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Its far easier to find a job if you have a job. Also, you will be less likely to make sub-optimal decisions if you don't have to worry about paying rent. I don

by phaus 10y ago

Its far easier to find a job if you have a job. Also, you will be less likely to make sub-optimal decisions if you don't have to worry about paying rent. I don't know how many hours you work, but I have a wife, a kid, a full-time job that I drive 1.5 hours to each way + I'm a reservist. I still find time to learn new things. It would be faster if I didn't have a job, but its still doable. If you're stressed about the fact that your career hasn't gone the way you imagined, you should remember that it isn't too late. I switched careers at 30, quite a few people do it much later than that. Just don't give up and eventually someone will give you a shot at your dream job.

partisan 10y ago
> Its far easier to find a job if you have a job. I've found this to be true on a very practical level. When I go into an interview while already employed, I have the confidence that the worst that can happen is that I will still have my job. It removes a lot of the anxiety that comes with the process of interviewing and that leads to a better experience all around.
- collyw 10y ago
  I found the opposite after being fired (for complaining that we weren't getting paid - I was ready to quit). I got sick of having to do dumb technical tests with every application when I had been working all day, whereas with the spare time I was able to give them a lot more attention.
  - Wonnk13 10y ago
    yes! you see, i don't know if it's immaturity or lack of desire, but my "take home exams" always feel half assed. I'm just flat out of gas by the time i get home from the office - last thing I want to do is another exam.
    - collyw 10y ago
      In my case its maturity rather than immaturity. I have seen it all before. Why do another one of these crappy tests when it isn't particularly representative of my job? I have code available that I can show you, talk about, discuss the reasons why I did things the way I did. I don't need to create yet another mini application rushed in two or three hours just to show you I know what I am doing, or even worse a hackerrank challenge.

by phaus 10y ago

partisan 10y ago

> Its far easier to find a job if you have a job. I've found this to be true on a very practical level. When I go into an interview while already employed, I have the confidence that the worst that can happen is that I will still have my job. It removes a lot of the anxiety that comes with the process of interviewing and that leads to a better experience all around.

collyw 10y ago
I found the opposite after being fired (for complaining that we weren't getting paid - I was ready to quit). I got sick of having to do dumb technical tests with every application when I had been working all day, whereas with the spare time I was able to give them a lot more attention.
- Wonnk13 10y ago
  yes! you see, i don't know if it's immaturity or lack of desire, but my "take home exams" always feel half assed. I'm just flat out of gas by the time i get home from the office - last thing I want to do is another exam.
  - collyw 10y ago
    In my case its maturity rather than immaturity. I have seen it all before. Why do another one of these crappy tests when it isn't particularly representative of my job? I have code available that I can show you, talk about, discuss the reasons why I did things the way I did. I don't need to create yet another mini application rushed in two or three hours just to show you I know what I am doing, or even worse a hackerrank challenge.