I do not like that elders in #webdev are undervalued. It's as if each year a new generation has to do the Web anew. It's very disrespectful.

Aug 4, 2017 · 5:39 PM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
That's b/c tech changes so often it's the young who are underpaid until they're too experienced
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maybe. I wasn't underpaid. I just didn't know how much my fellow (and I mean FELLOW) authors and speakers were *demanding* never thought to!
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Replying to @mattl
I think a lot of us are. It's starting to get mind numbingly insulting to those of us who worked so hard for better ideals. I'm sorry :(
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Agreed. Critical thinking x solid education in web tech might be a good start. Oh wait, we did that iteratively for 23 or so years #TakeTheL
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We thought we were on to naming & real curriculum at one point with Web Standards Project and @CenterCentre but I cannot see results - Yet?
Replying to @mattl
I can't seem to let it go. I had so much of my own identity wrapped up in those ideals, and have love in my heart for our industries people.
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Replying to @mattl
Netflix, Microsoft, Google, MPAA.... yes for profiteers in the middle. Sellouts right down to the blocked chain of command.
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Replying to @mattl
Bingo. And pay for it like everyone else. But in an open standard? No such animal is possible.
Replying to @mholzschlag
The answer is mentorship. Tons of us young devs are hungry for more experienced folks to come alongside us and show us the ropes.
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I mentored for nearly 25 years. Someone want to pay me for my wisdom now? Nope. I'm not hirable due to medical disability. Life ain't roses.
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