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Same industry (web development) different companies.

The one thing which connects them all is a developer just like in the article. Driven to perfection, willing to do whatever is asked of him, and burns the candle at three ends until he finally goes over the edge. I'm talking averaging 70 hours a week for two year straight kind of candle burning. The kind of narcissistic pursuit which is simply impossible to achieve.

I have stories of all five if you want to hear them. Let me know and I'll elaborate.



I would like to hear your stories :)


Here you go - didn't want to keep it short:

http://pastebin.com/EmM6sZnR


Thanks - I posted it back to HN https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5586350


I, for one, would love to hear the stories.




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