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I Am A Programmer Not IT
Programming
3 days ago 102.1M views 0 shares
I Am A Programmer Not IT
Oh, the eternal curse of being a programmer! You spend years mastering algorithms, crafting elegant code, and debugging complex systems, only for Aunt Karen to assume you're the personal tech support hotline for every device within a 50-mile radius. "You can fix WhatsApp on my phone?" they ask with that innocent smile, completely oblivious to the fact that knowing Python doesn't magically grant you the ability to troubleshoot their phone's storage issues or explain why their messages aren't sending because they turned off their WiFi. The betrayal in those eyes when you try to explain that software engineering and IT support are two completely different skill sets? Priceless. It's like asking a heart surgeon to fix your broken toaster because "they both involve technical stuff, right?"

I'm Working Mom, Not Playing
Gamedev Programming Unity
1 year ago 279.5K views 0 shares
I'm Working Mom, Not Playing
The eternal struggle of every game developer who still lives with their parents. That crushing moment when Mom walks in, sees you clicking away at Unity or Unreal Engine, and assumes you're just wasting time on Fortnite again. The sad cat face perfectly captures that mix of indignation and despair when your career aspirations are dismissed as "playing games." Sure, I'm staring at a screen for 12 hours straight, but I'm creating worlds, not just living in them! Pro tip: Next time, just tell Mom you're "optimizing recursive algorithms for interactive entertainment systems." She'll either be impressed or confused enough to leave you alone.