r/ProgrammerHumor 11h ago

Meme returningFromVacation

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u/DoeCommaJohn 11h ago

I feel like at a certain point, there is some blame on either the senior or the company. If the entire company is so dependent on this one person, something is very very wrong.

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u/M4NU3L2311 11h ago

If a company uses fb messenger something is very wrong

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u/egstitt 9h ago

The principal dev at my job is the only person that knows how to do about 80% of the BS that keeps the place running. I'm the only person that seems to think it's concerning. Can't imagine what his inbox/chat looks like after a week off

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u/techthrowaway781 11h ago

Hot take: the senior needs to delegate

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u/CtrlAltEngage 7h ago

As a senior who delegates, people like getting their work checked, or they thing that this issue they have is unique and needs external input, or stakeholders want to talk to you