Yes, "you might not need jQuery". But, the first time you have to log real hours fixing a cross-browser bug that the jQuery team already took care of, I'm fucking firing you. Choose wisely.
"If you make a mistake try to cover it up rather than be honest about it, because your arse is on the line".
"If you make a mistake try to cover it up rather than be honest about it, because your arse is on the line".