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> Workman like functionality isnt sexy, it wont be the hot bullet point on your resume, it wont get you your next job, but it is dam effective.

When you see opportunities to do such work in a way that delivers something new and valuable, I recommend taking hold of them. I learned this somewhere along the line, but not until I’d missed a few from self-doubt and indulging the inner magpie.

Clear, simple and value focused engineering is _exactly_ what I’m looking for in candidates these days. Focus on the long term, not the short term — just like with investing.



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