Always Charge By the Hour
Consulting is the ancient, noble art of making money by telling people things they don’t want to hear in a way that makes them pretend to appreciate it.
I'm Maciej Lelusz - consultant, IT architect, blogger and podcaster. Often describe myself as mostly techie, sometimes manager. Want to know more? Stay connected to discover thoughts and stories from my journey in tech.
Consulting is the ancient, noble art of making money by telling people things they don’t want to hear in a way that makes them pretend to appreciate it.
It would seem that technology is purely a practical matter - something we design and implement to make life easier. Bridges, machines, transportation systems, or power plants are tools, right? Nothing could be farther from the truth.
Artificial intelligence promises a lot - from breakthroughs in medicine to optimizing on-time pizza delivery. Sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, reality often tarnishes this perfect picture.
You’re not alone. Nothing works. And it’s not that something’s wrong with you, your code, or the tools you’ve chosen. That’s just how it is. But let’s break it down.
Observing how rapidly trends change in the tech world is a truly fascinating experience! This social rollercoaster thrives on multiple fronts. No sooner had we adapted to DevOps as a revolution in workflows, and along came Platform Engineering to replace it.
The pendulum swings again. One could paraphrase an old saying and declare that every transformation devours its children - not only the human but also the technological ones.