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You have revealed cynicism without evidence. There is no shame in working at a BigCorp, they ship lots of useful real life products and features.

My response expressed the lessons I (and many other HNers) have learned THE HARD WAY ALREADY!

What is wrong with trying to save a young puppy from suffering the harsh consequences of reality that I've had to endure? It's free advice, if you don't find it helpful please feel free to ignore it and move along, matey. In the meantime, I'd like to keep trying to rescue the pups.




  > What is wrong with trying to save a young puppy from suffering the
  > harsh consequences of reality that I've had to endure?
Because it's incredibly rude. You're treating them like a child.

If someone goes to baking.com and asks for advice on becoming a pastry chef, don't warn them away because being a pastry chef pays poorly.


Respectfully, it seems best if we agree to disagree this time around. I acknowledge the validity of your feelings on this matter, and humbly request the same from you. There is more than enough room for us both, and you've made your position clear.

Cheers and please take care, John.


> If someone goes to baking.com and asks for advice on becoming a pastry chef, don't warn them away because being a pastry chef pays poorly.

I would want to be warned. It's highly likely I wasn't aware of that information.


Giving any advice depends on context.

I've listened to someone say they want to become a chef, and knowing it involves 12+ hour shifts, I've said "That sounds like a solid choice!" because this was an actual thing that pays money and a thing they could actually do.


Disagree - I would want to know the reality of being a pastry chef if I went to baking.com.




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