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Was there any industries that you cared about and could apply tech to? That's usually a good way to go about it, instead of chasing money/profits. For example:

• forgotmypw17 5y ago
  I worked for a non-profit, and it was largely the same, minus the chasing profits part. The salary was lower, and perhaps the negative impact was smaller, but I did not feel a positive impact at all. It still felt like I was largely feeding and validating the same processes. I don't know about others, but I just don't feel like I am designed for living the same schedule day in, day out, week in, week out, year in, year out, until I look back on it and wonder, where did all the time go? And you know what, that feeling has gone away for me. I don't remember the last time I felt that "time is slipping away" feeling. In fact, I often feel the opposite: Things which happened just a day or two ago feel like several weeks have passed, and time has stretched out.
  • aprdm 5y ago
    Interesting. I work in an area that I really enjoy (movies) as I consume the end product, and feels like I'm doing something to improve people's life. Of course there's many issues with the industry and whatnot, but still feels like my contributions are net positive to the world. I'm OK with living on the same schedule and with routine, my work hours and days are super flexible so it isn't something that has been an issue.