Comment by bluGill

10 hours ago

Even after school, you need to lift weights once in a while or you lose your ability.

I wouldn't want to write raw bytes like Mel did though. Eventually some things are not worth getting good at.

Let's just accept that this weight lifting metaphor is leaky, like any other, and brings us to absurds like forklift operators need to lift dumbbells to keep relevant in their jobs.

  • Forklift operators need to do something to exercise. They sit in the seat all day. At least as a programmer I have a standing desk. This isn't relevant to the job though.

    • > At least as a programmer I have a standing desk.

      When I stand still for hours at a time, I end up with aching knees, even though I'd have no problem walking for that same amount of time. Do you experience anything like that?