Software engineers

Hat tip to Geoff Coupe comes the cranky project manager's evisceration of the breed. I think they must have been watching me:

The Veteran
He's been here for five years, and he'll be here for five more.
Distinguishing Characteristics

• Cranky.
• For some reason, he's permitted to use profanity in meetings and otherwise behave in ways that would make his mother cringe and your company's attorneys start job hunting.
• Casual Friday dress is too formal. Facial hair is common.
• You're never in on his private jokes.
• He's eaten 5 Product Managers before you, and he will chew through 5 more after you're gone.His manager is afraid of him. He's eaten through 5 managers before this one, and he'll chew through ... etc.
• Yes, he is always a "he".