[DrBoring]

In my experience as a software developer, I've grouped my peers into a few different categories. This is just a rough estimate based a small sample set, there are probably various gradients in-between.

1. Super coders: These are the coders who write the algorithms that pave the way for coders below them.

2. Natural coders: Competent coders who take to the craft easily. Can easily learn new things, but probably won't be designing the next great video codec. (I fall here)

3. Amateur coders: that somehow got hired. These are the coders that you curse because you're always cleaning up after them.

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I have a theory that the same medical professionals have similar categories. This theory was first formed when I once saw a doctor who, on my first visit, regaled me with stories of taking Uber into the city for a night of drinking.

I'd put this guy in the lowest category of medical professionals. He's there to make money by providing a service with little regard for the long term outcomes of his patients.

There is more to the ranking than his crass unprofessional behavior. Upon leaving the appointment, I was given a card with a request that I rate him on some rate-my-doctor.com ... It had the same slimy feeling as one of those "give us 5 stars" cards found inside the box of many product sold on Amazon.

[xzel]

I totally agree with you but I'm pretty sure you just described the Normal distribution. People need to stop putting certain occupations on a pedestal. I've had good doctors and bad doctors, largely the latter. Tbh, most doctors don't have the time to be good doctors, due to how most hospitals operate, so it's really tough to judge them fairly. Also to add I'm only discussing US hospitals I haven't had enough experience outside the US for any of this to be applicable outside of it. My small amount of experience with Drs in Tokyo and Prague were great.