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I get bored easily at last count I have changed disciplines 10 times. I tend to take on jobs where I need to learn new skills like crazy to get up to speed wit
by CyberFonic 8y ago
I get bored easily at last count I have changed disciplines 10 times. I tend to take on jobs where I need to learn new skills like crazy to get up to speed with my new peers. Along the way I have also dabbled in starting up businesses in addition to job hopping.
In hindsight my income has been far less than if I had stuck out with my first career and chased promotions into management. But there is far more to life than money. I have had masses of great experiences and made far more friends along the way than if I had stuck with a single industry.
I don't regret the many changes that I have made. BUT ... most of my relatives (not my wife) think that I should have focused on having a great career and had earned far more money. But that's their value system talking.
So when you ask: "Is it worth it?" - it depends on your priorities and values.
- matt_the_bass 8y ago> there is far more to life than money I feel like this is a sentiment that is often missed on HN. So many postings talk about job hopping to optimize money. To OP, i suggest finding a small company that makes physical products. They will always need people who are jacks of all trades. To me that keeps it interesting.
- CyberFonic 8y agoFunny you should mention that. It is exactly what my latest consulting business is focused on. There is far less competition in the space where you need skills and experience in making smart physical products.