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[–] HStone32@lemmy.world 77 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

The secret to success in software engineering:

  1. Lie and say that there is
  2. Write or use a conversion algorithm
  3. Boss won't know the difference
  4. Collect bonus at performance evaluation
  5. Put "AI engineer" on resume
[–] pastel_de_airfryer@lemmy.eco.br 25 points 13 hours ago (1 children)
  1. Boss thinks AI can code at senior developer level and fires you and the entire team
[–] HStone32@lemmy.world 12 points 12 hours ago
  1. Never plan on staying at a SE job for longer than a few years. Not in a market that volitile.