I suggest you stop reading HN and go outside. Do not use HN as a measuring stick. Many people here, whether they admit it or not, love making themselves appea

I suggest you stop reading HN and go outside. Do not use HN as a measuring stick. Many people here, whether they admit it or not, love making themselves appear superior to others. Some really are superior, but most are probably just like yourself. Just stay true to yourself and you will feel a lot better. If it helps, I am in a similar position. I am under 25, but working as a programmer for 3 years. I got student loans to pay off. (and dont tell my boss, but sometimes I read the internet instead of working). It happens. Slow progress is better than none. Also, try listening to this song as loud as possible, and tell me it doesn't help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5TXr-vDvhY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5TXr-vDvhY