Monday blues
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There are, essentially, two kinds of programmers. The first type went to college and chose software development because they thought it would be a good way to make a living. The second type, whether they went to school or learned on their own, are addicts. They somehow discovered programming, played around with it for a bit, and soon found themselves sitting at the compiler for hours or days on end, not even wanting to get up to go to the bathroom. Their most frequently uttered phrase is, "I'll get right to that. Just one more compile..." It's been my experience that after a few years years, the first type is almost always miserable at worst, dulled, lifeless and unhappy at best. If programming isn't an addictive form of escapism for you (similar to drinking, drugs, playing music, etc.) that you do for fun even when you're not at work, then you should really consider getting out of this business before you ruin your life.
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com
...and some of us are programming addicts AND play music for escape! :)
"Posting a VB.NET question in the C++ forum will end in tears." Chris Maunder
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There are, essentially, two kinds of programmers. The first type went to college and chose software development because they thought it would be a good way to make a living. The second type, whether they went to school or learned on their own, are addicts. They somehow discovered programming, played around with it for a bit, and soon found themselves sitting at the compiler for hours or days on end, not even wanting to get up to go to the bathroom. Their most frequently uttered phrase is, "I'll get right to that. Just one more compile..." It's been my experience that after a few years years, the first type is almost always miserable at worst, dulled, lifeless and unhappy at best. If programming isn't an addictive form of escapism for you (similar to drinking, drugs, playing music, etc.) that you do for fun even when you're not at work, then you should really consider getting out of this business before you ruin your life.
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com
Hahahahaha... ain't that the truth. I originaly majored in music, then changed it to math. As part of the math cirriculum I had to program. Once I started I couldn't stop. The rest of my class schedule suffered because of it. Pretty soon I wouldn't even go to class I'd just stay at home programming. I never did finish school. I ran out of money to pay for it, had to go back to work with the intention of returning to get the degree, but then a friend found out I programmed and talked me into turning in a resume. She had to bug me for 6 months because I thought I needed to finish school first. Finally I caved in and got the job. Never looked back since. Still meaning to go back and get that degree, but then it'd take away from programming. heh.
This statement was never false.
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Hi Its Monday today. After spending two days going around and enjoying.. I did not want to come to office today. I am not able to cope to the change. I am feeling depressed today and do not want to speak to anyone around. And its 4 O clock in the afternoon. Is it monday blues. How to enlighten own mood? Nothing is working today.? Not able to concentrate on work just spending time on Net. My Team leader is going to give me hard time at 6 O clock when he will ask me the status. This happens to me every Monday. regards Naga
nagaraju
Thanks Buzzkill Betty. Be sure and let us know if things get worse ...
"Posting a VB.NET question in the C++ forum will end in tears." Chris Maunder
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So not only do you cheat on your wife, but you're lazy too. Are you new at this day-to-day living stuff? I'm tellin' ya Ragu, you're definitely not presenting a shining example of Indian manhood.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
So not only do you cheat on your wife, but you're lazy too. Are you new at this day-to-day living stuff? I'm tellin' ya Ragu, you're definitely not presenting a shining example of Indian manhood.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
There are, essentially, two kinds of programmers. The first type went to college and chose software development because they thought it would be a good way to make a living. The second type, whether they went to school or learned on their own, are addicts. They somehow discovered programming, played around with it for a bit, and soon found themselves sitting at the compiler for hours or days on end, not even wanting to get up to go to the bathroom. Their most frequently uttered phrase is, "I'll get right to that. Just one more compile..." It's been my experience that after a few years years, the first type is almost always miserable at worst, dulled, lifeless and unhappy at best. If programming isn't an addictive form of escapism for you (similar to drinking, drugs, playing music, etc.) that you do for fun even when you're not at work, then you should really consider getting out of this business before you ruin your life.
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com
I'm not addicted. I can stop anytime I want. As soon as this compile is done. OK, As soon as the compile issue is fixed. OK, as soon as the compile issue is fixed, the unit test works, and I've finished that nifty UI thing. Maybe 1 more minor version update and then I'm outta here. Not addicted. Don't know what you're talking about.
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
The 9 things Microsoft should be announcing at MIX07 (but won't)
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I'm not addicted. I can stop anytime I want. As soon as this compile is done. OK, As soon as the compile issue is fixed. OK, as soon as the compile issue is fixed, the unit test works, and I've finished that nifty UI thing. Maybe 1 more minor version update and then I'm outta here. Not addicted. Don't know what you're talking about.
cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
The 9 things Microsoft should be announcing at MIX07 (but won't)
If you have a credit card handy, I'll be happy to direct you to a treatment center. :)
Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com
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Read my response to lecky.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Ragu posted a message in the soapbox (I think it was last week) in whcih he was roundly chastised, and he responded by posted some illiterate scrawl in Hindi that offended the majority of the Indian population here. Of course, his most serious error was getting my attention. Now, he's toast - just like Link2006 is. They're both permanently on my radar, and if I'm feeling even the slightest bit annoyed when I read their inane crap, they will become a target with every post they make here. Of course, there is the possibility that I'll become bored with them after a while... Unfortunately, when I trawl like that I might net some hapless individual, but hey - I know the job is dangerous, and besides, someone's gotta do it.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
They're both permanently on my radar
You are on my radar now. I do not want to miss the fun, when you screw up stupid people. That would be nice to watch :-D
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So not only do you cheat on your wife, but you're lazy too. Are you new at this day-to-day living stuff? I'm tellin' ya Ragu, you're definitely not presenting a shining example of Indian manhood.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
So not only do you cheat on your wife, but you're lazy too.
Nicely put. :laugh:
