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1, but that's not an rant though ;)

I thought I was on LinkedIn for a sec…

Employees stay when they like the job and environment more than the alternatives and can afford to stay.

I don't need the best pay - just enough for a modest (for someone living in a western industrialized country) lifestyle.

I mentor myself. The internet provides all the information i need.

I like a challenge - but also have enough hobbies to not need the job to provide it.

I don't need promotions - just let me do what i can do best: Developing and maintaining software.

I always am involved in what i do.

Not saying no to appreciation - but as a narcist i know that i do good work. Just don't be an ass about bugs. Some will always slip through and they will get fixed as discovered.

Just treat me like a human.

Either you convince me, or i will just ignore your stupid deadlines and requirements - either way, i will do my job and you will only prescribe the general direction.

Not sure what that means.

You sortof have to trust me anyways - i make your code.