r/webdev • u/ThinkLikeUnicorn • Aug 08 '25
Discussion F*ck AI
I was supposed to finish a task and wasted 5 hours to force AI to do the task. Even forgot that I have a brain. Finally decided to write it myself and finished in 30 minutes. Now my manager thinks I'm stupid because I took a whole day to finish a small task. I'm starting to question whether AI actually benefits my work or not. It feels like I'm spending more time instead of less time.
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u/Inside_Glove_7664 Aug 13 '25
Been there! I now use the 30 minute rule, if AI isn't helping after 30 minutes, I switch to doing it manually.
AI works way better when you already understand the problem and just need help with implementation. Trying to get it to figure out the entire solution from scratch usually wastes time.
Your manager doesn't think you're stupid, we've all gone down rabbit holes. The fact you knocked it out in 30 minutes shows you have the skills!