Rock star devs are just devs that know the code so can do it faster, probably because they wrote it. Some just hack shit in.

No one is good enough to justify those behaviours.

Cannot say I’ve seen a dev do that in the UK. Anyone would get fired for throwing a chair. Standing on the table yelling would probably get then a bollocking and maybe a warning.

Let’s not forget the GOP. They could easily stop any of this as they have majorities. They could have stopped this in the past (impeachment) but they felt it was the best chance for their party.

Those spineless cowards love power and will rubber stamp anything if it helps them.

Oof. I do not work weekends without time off in lieu. Good luck with the burnout when it hits.

I’d personally respond to their “disappointing” with “Quite the overstep there. Rude.”. Setting boundaries is important.

They should not expect you to give up your free time without asking. Are they your friend? Are they into you and wanting quality time together off the clock?

Edit: oh crap. That’s their boss. Yeah, not cool. Maybe the more diplomatic “Time off is important. Hope you have a good trip.” Firm. Set a boundary. However, very much a red flag. They’re trying to push you into a personal space and this could be highly risky. They may have other motives. I’d consider looking elsewhere for roles. Maybe pushing for a part time role e.g. you 4 days and the new person days if long hours or 5 and 2. Max 40 hours a week. That way they get full coverage and you have time off