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From later in his same post...

But ultimately, should Google have hired me? Yes, absolutely yes. I am often a dick, I am often difficult, I often don’t know computer science, but. BUT. I make really good things, maybe they aren't perfect, but people really like them. Surely, surely Google could have used that.




> I am often difficult, I often don’t know computer science, but. BUT. I make really good things

Having worked with people who are dicks but make really good things...I wouldn't want him on my team either. There are plenty of people who make really good things and aren't dicks.


Gotta agree. People sometimes underestimate the power of actually getting along with others!




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