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I was on a call and the client said they wanted something added to a UI.

So I very quickly used MS Paint to mock it up... Just so I could clarify that is what they wanted.I shared my screen and someone said "great, you've done it!". Even though I was clearly showing a screen that showed me editing a screenshot of the UI, in MS paint...

MS Paint.

sigh, they don't tell you in University that the biggest skill you will need in this job is patience and learning how to channel your inner zen.

Developers don't need 3 monitors to get through the working day, they need regular sessions with a psychiatrist.




> Developers don't need 3 monitors to get through the working day, they need regular sessions with a psychiatrist.

Amen. I can see this as dev perk in job ads.


You could have said: yes, button is done; but do you also need functionality if it gets pressed?




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