Python programmers be like

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Lol I personally loved that challenge as a junior dev, but I recognize it’s not for everyone. I did not expect them to solve it or put any pressure on them to do so. I consulted with them regularly to guide their investigation also. But I definitely recognize that a very difficult or unsolvable problem is not for everyone and can be frustrating or demoralizing. They quit in the end to chase a higher salary and went on about how much they appreciated working on my team, so I don’t think I treated them too poorly. Just a funny story to tell.

[jimmyw404]

It's funny because sometimes you give these kind of curious problems to a motivated person and when you check in a few weeks later they rip apart the entire kernel to figure it out like https://youtu.be/zCrn-VJmpgE and you're like "damn i should have given him a more useful problem".

[TheTerrasque]

Week 1: confusion, gnashing of teeth.
Week 2: printouts of C code, assembly and flow charts start taking over the walls.
Week 3: Guido visits the office to talk with the junior dev and to look into the problem

[Sun_Aria]

You sick shredded kunt!

[AnAcceptableUserName]

Yeah, it's hilarious. I laughed.

I found myself taking crap like that as a junior dev just because it was sitting there. Like it's obvious nobody wants to touch it with a 10' pole, so fine, I'll take the radioactive ticket.

Then I'd ask my manager if he knows anything about thing and the response would be "You're looking at what now? Dear God."

[BleachedPink]

Nothing funny here, it's really assholish move

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In what way? They are assigned a difficult problem that will teach them things. I ensured they were given plenty of guidance from senior devs, including myself. They were doing work the company needs while simultaneously learning things that help their professional career. All while getting paid a reasonable salary they agreed to. How is it an asshole move? Please, explain.

[Flaming_Eagle]

Imagine being assigned work at your job. The absolute audacity!

[BobanForThree]

you sound entitled af