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by thematrixturtle 1384 days ago
A classic on this topic: https://steveblank.com/2009/12/21/the-elves-leave-middle-ear...
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Kinda weird but I noticed we were happy to be paid in soda for extra work. Sometimes someone does a night shift, they take a Mountain Dew and don't replace it.

It's not at all a fair trade, but it's satisfying to be at the keyboard with an unhealthy drink. You're not supposed to be working at nights, either. It's just what hacker culture feels like - rebelling against the best practices for some hint of productivity.

Someone who charges for sodas doesn't get it.

Was just about to post this.