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Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker?
- the-dude 9y agoBarista seems to be popular.
- jason_slack 9y ago+ 1 I spent a year as a barista.
- muzani 9y agoMe and some friends have started cafes. Don't go that far. It's surprisingly common for hackers because we tend to work consulting, which is more emotionally scarring than prostitution.
- codegladiator 9y agoDefine hacker ? List skills/knowledge/expertise ?
- terminalcommand 9y agoI think anything goes really, I am on my way of becoming a lawyer. Seperating hacking from your real life may be beneficial in terms of work life balance. Although I must admit it is sad not to be able to work on your talents in your day job.
- b_emery 9y agoScientist, Medical Doctor, Auto Mechanic, Appliance Repairman. All require a similar cognitive toolkit: Curiosity, creativity, desire for deep knowledge about how a system functions, ability to design experiments to troubleshoot, etc.
- axonic 9y agoGo guerrilla. Hack things better for your city, or a charity who is obviously inept. Roads lead to doors.
- aliirz 9y ago+1 this is what I am considering to do as well.
- richardknop 9y agoDark net has some lucrative opportunities for best hackers. Note: I do not endorse or recommend it.
- probinso 9y agobaking is pretty cool. so is dance instructor.