IT Career In Mage Career Terms: Explode the Sun

Titled "IT and Software Engineering Career Progressions, Explained in Fantasy Terms," the image compares programmer career stages to three fantasy mages: an Apprentice Mage in a red robe with a staff who only knows the simplest spell, "Explode the Sun"; an Elder Mage with a green-topped staff who has learned more nuanced spells like "Conjure Shield"; and a Great Mage on a gray horse with a long staff who knows many powerful spells but must spend most of his time taking turns casting "Prevent Sun From Exploding." It suits workplace promotion, blame-taking, resignation, or sarcasm.

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