by vineyardmike 3 hours ago
FWIW I agree with you, but it doesn't add much to the conversation to leave a comment saying so.
I also agree with the comment you're replying to as well - the vitriol and anger, along with the "this is just another blockchain bubble" type relies is really interesting. It's so surprising to see the variety of (negative) replies and beliefs people have, along with the general distaste/distrust for management. I guess it's also largely a sign of the times since a lot of ICs probably have a ton of anxiety about their career.
It’s about power and leverage. Software engineers were seen as “gods” in a tech company. Even the crappy ones. Over the last year, really 6 months, they lost great deal of that. Now they’re seen as costs, rather than assets.
This is especially true for the devs who take the code more seriously than the business that employs them. The technical PM who knows a bit of design are suddenly the kings of the company.