[artursapek]

This is an interesting ethics question that has crossed my mind a lot. I also remember an internet post years ago about someone who had automated 95% of their job and kept it a secret from their employer, who continued to be satisfied with their output. Where do you draw the line?

[passerby1]

It always depends on bargain and deal conditions. And KPIs.

When swe work conditions discussion reaches this point I always remember Spolsky's brilliant "Smart and Gets Things Done" book. He writes about KPIs a bit, just enough to not treating it too seriously.

[api]

If I were employing that person and found out about this I would promote them to an executive position… that is if the work was good and they were doing it successfully.

[artursapek]

How many people have you promoted to executive positions in your career?