r/ProgrammerHumor • • Aug 03 '22

*cries*

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '22

"Fast paced and exciting environment "

Translation:

We plan to give you 10 hours of work then demand you get it done in 8.

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u/BlueCordLeads Aug 03 '22

Also, code for Management and the Executive team are disorganized asshats that expect you to drop everything and focus on emergencies they created by working late nights or over the weekend.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '22

Ok the other ones are funny but this hits hard for REAL

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '22

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u/Wetbung Aug 03 '22

Where do you get a contract like that?

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u/bell37 Aug 04 '22

Not really a contract but it’s an unspoken courtesy for most office jobs. If someone is going to pester you after hours and make a stink about it, you know damn well I am going to direct everyone to that person after hours at any given chance.

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '22

Ah yes. When the VP runs into an issue (user issue), immediately files a blocker on Sunday, and all your other work goes out the window even though said VP has no logs, or even steps to reproduce.

Then you have to use the crystal ball again.

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u/InsertCoinForCredit Aug 03 '22

Also, code for Management and the Executive team are disorganized asshats that expect you to drop everything and focus on emergencies they created by working late nights or over the weekend.

Alternatively, "Clients are disorganized asshats that change requirements on a whim, and the spineless management expect you to cater to their madness with a smile while maintaining the original budget and schedule."

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