The 'Hardcore' Culture Just Feels Like 'Disposable' Now

ny · 2026-04-24T01:54:55.082Z

Walking past the empty desks on the software floor feels like a gut punch every morning. Used to be, the 'hardcore' meant pushing impossible limits, shared belief in the mission. Now, it just means constant dread. Every Slack notification, every unscheduled 1:1, sends my stomach into knots. Are we still building the future, or just waiting for the next 'optimization' wave? My badge still works, but I keep checking if *I* do. The passion's gone, replaced by this gnawing insecurity. It’s hard to focus on the next big thing when you’re constantly wondering if you’re the next to go.

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