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Discussion on: Software People — How Do You Deal With Stress/Bullies/Frustration?

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Thomas Junkツ • Edited

Over the years, I came to the conclusion, that "the industry" attracts a lot of "strange" personalities to say the least. I oftentimes felt, I have to quit - and I did.

My mum often tells me, that there is no "paradise" at work. My response: »Yes, I know. But the flavour of idiots changes, after I switch.«

I once stumbled over this quotlr.com/image/5161

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Tom VanAntwerp

I like the picture, but it would be remiss of me to not share a counter-quote I've heard:

If everyone you meet is an asshole, then maybe they're all fine and you're the asshole.

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Thomas Junkツ

That may be one possibility :]