Re^3: What I am paid for

I prefer to think of a little of this as paying forward: if I've helped establish a culture of helping, people who've worked with me will be more willing to reciprocate if I ask them for help.

And "help" isn't always "I don't understand this code"; sometimes it's "Got any leads on a new contract?" or I need a job - could you put in a good word for me at X?". If you've established that you will do a favor, you're more likely to get a favor.

Everyone's got their own call on this; this is mine, and it's worked for me. Yes, you do need to have limits. But you should also follow Wil Wheaton's advice.

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Re^4: What I am paid for by Your Mother (Archbishop) on Mar 13, 2010 at 02:55 UTC
I like your advice ++. However! I will never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never read a word the Jar Jar Binks of Star Trek has committed to the Void. And as your friend, I insist you desist.	[reply]
Re^5: What I am paid for by pemungkah (Priest) on Mar 13, 2010 at 06:15 UTC
Then to quote: "Don't be a dick." If you're avoiding him on the basis of Wesley Crusher, you're missing a funny guy.	[reply]
Re^6: What I am paid for by Your Mother (Archbishop) on Mar 13, 2010 at 06:48 UTC
Oh, I was just playing. Though, I think we have different definitions of funny... uh, and quotable.	[reply]