[central_va]

I write software and neither love it or hate it. I look at it a mental blue collar work that is in demand. Does a plumber love sweating pipe? He doesn’t have to love it to be a successful plumber. Is there joy in getting a program to work? Yes, the feeling lasts about a minute.

[Lazamataz]

I write software and neither love it or hate it. I look at it a mental blue collar work that is in demand. Does a plumber love sweating pipe? He doesn’t have to love it to be a successful plumber. Is there joy in getting a program to work? Yes, the feeling lasts about a minute.

Then you are one of the Drones.

Me, I *LOVE* it.

I love solving puzzles.

AND THEY PAY ME FOR IT!

[Myrddin]

I had a new person assigned to my software development group. She was accustomed to getting continual praise for her work. The things we were doing would take weeks to complete. Nobody will see the end product for a long time. I explained that should be need to develop a sense of pride and accomplishment in seeing the work come to life as she writes it and the functionality grows. That resolved the problem. She generated great code, enjoyed the job and received praise from external customers when the product was delivered.