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This idea that programmers have to work 18-hour days just to avoid becoming substandard is idiotic.

Is it stupid because it isn't true or is it stupid because you don't want it to be true?

It isn't true. If you use your time wisely then you will be just fine. If your employer doesn't give you the time/budget for on-going education, then you need to look for a new employer.

it's stupid because it isn't true.

the best and most productive programmers i know have lots of other hobbies and interests, both cerebral and physical. they are intellectually gifted people.

if you need to try that hard, maybe you're just not that smart. i learned that early, because i'm not that smart, and working 18 hours a day sure as hell didn't fix that.

>if you need to try that hard

Do people who program in their spare time usually work 18 hour days?

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