The Top 7 Signs Management
Is Clueless About Programmers

7> “And you can re-write the entire accounting system this afternoon, right?”

6> “What do we need programmers for? The computers are so advanced they practically run themselves.”

5> “So, I understand the programming department is where all the booty calls happen?”

4> “If you’re so far behind, why don’t you just dictate the program to the department secretary?”

3> “This year the Y2K audit team will check the Web site

remote access interface from Hawaii.”

2> “We’ve co-located the male and female programmers in hopes they will spawn or cross pollinate or do whatever it is programmers do to create more programmers.”

and the Number 1 Sign Management Is Clueless About Programmers…

1> “We’ve approved your requested two-week paid leave of absence while your computer has its ones and zeroes realigned.”

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Credits:

Selected from 35 submissions from 13 contributors.
This week’s list authors are:

Doug Crews, San Diego, CA — 1
James Knowles, Bellingham, WA — 2
Peter Casper, Brisbane, Australia — 3
Laura Oberst, Columbus, OH — 4
Bill Ervin, Tigard, OR — 5
Rabbi Crut, Bowling Green, OH — 6
Chuck Burke, Phoenix, NY — 7
Kim Moser, New York, NY — List Moderator, Topic