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by wllknj 2268 days ago
This is just a personal anecdote. It is the very definition of survivorship bias.
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raleighm 2268 days ago
I don't disagree with the logic. But a bit... wet blanket, no? I’m having a good laugh imagining the motivational oomph that's lost when adding the caps below.

"To all the young programmers worrying about the uncertain job market, I promise things will get better FOR SOME OF YOU."

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0x8BADF00D 2268 days ago
That’s what life is. There are no happy endings or do overs. It is only the raw truth of your circumstances. You can either look at that truth head on, or avert your eyes.
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imgabe 2267 days ago
Ok then, you're doomed to failure. You have no hope of ever succeeding. Feel better?
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