To follow on from the little thread from my comment over there [0]... I was getting far too jaded and cynical about the constant reinvention of the wheel that

To follow on from the little thread from my comment over there [0]... I was getting far too jaded and cynical about the constant reinvention of the wheel that was never better, just different. Along with the ever increasing crap masquerading as the next must have with added lock-in. We have far too much stuff and need to make less. The dissonance had me feeling part of the problem not the solution. I'm less wealthy, but the dot com bust taught me to be frugal (or starve). But I'm spending a lot less too. I'm orders of magnitude happier and satisfied. I feel like I'm doing something substantive and feel good about what I do. I have more options and interesting choices in how the second career develops than I expected. I feel fitter and healthier, and I get to see daylight rather more! The idea of side project or two to keep my tech neurons active appeals, and after 3 years or so out, appeals rather more. If it makes some extra £ so much the better. Overall probably the best thing I've ever done. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13334774 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13334774