> What the FUCK is wrong with this industry, that thinks it can destroy people like this?
I would echo this sentiment if it were "What the FUCK is wrong with my colleagues?"
I have never had a sour personal experience involving any coworkers in tech. Not sexism, racism, anything-ism. Never once, I'm over 5 years in (developer as well).
I've had terrible experiences before I moved to tech.
I know it's just an anecdote--like yours--and I feel fortunate and lucky.
Anyway, I can't echo your sentiment that it's an entire industry. Nearly the entire tech industry would be appalled and disgusted by the behavior of the people in your story.
I would echo this sentiment if it were "What the FUCK is wrong with my colleagues?"
I have never had a sour personal experience involving any coworkers in tech. Not sexism, racism, anything-ism. Never once, I'm over 5 years in (developer as well).
I've had terrible experiences before I moved to tech.
I know it's just an anecdote--like yours--and I feel fortunate and lucky.
Anyway, I can't echo your sentiment that it's an entire industry. Nearly the entire tech industry would be appalled and disgusted by the behavior of the people in your story.