Why You Wouldnt Want to Hire Me as a Dev (or, a love letter to corporate America)

Dear multimillion dollar tech CEO, It is with great regret to inform you that you shouldn’t hire me as a dev to work in your pristine sweatshop. Below are reasons why I have come to such a decision. It wasn’t easy, but you deserve to know. 1. I question work given to me Oh no! I don’t take orders willy nilly! There is a rebel among the ranks! Unfortunately for you, tasks must have meaning and value. Not “busy” work that fakes productivity for the sake of turning what you think is “profit”. ...

August 21, 2026 · 6 min · 1151 words · Miranda Peak