[jakejake]

This post probably resonates with a lot of developers who have been working at the same company for more than a year or two. Working at a one startup after the next and moving on quickly, I don't think you get an appreciation for the maintenance "grind" that this article so accurately describes.

My experience is not nearly so dire as this article, but aspects of it do come up at times. I'll have to check out the suggested reading.