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every post here in this post is triggering an existential crisis for me. oh what to do...

by tayo42 5y ago

chii 5y ago
It pays to understand oneself. Why do people want _every_ fig on the tree? It's because of greed, and desire. If yo can imagine yourself be satisfied with obtaining just one of those figs, instead of only being satisfied from having it all, you'd have a much better time alive. It's the same root philosophy as finishing one project to completion, rather than start many but never finishing it to the end.
- tayo42 5y ago
  This probably changes depending on who you talk to, to me idk if its about wanting every fig. I think its worrying about which fig is the best, and trying to figure out what "best" even means. and curiosity of other figs. And how much time should you spend on trying to know your self, to pick the best fig.
- dudeman13 5y ago
  >Why do people want _every_ fig on the tree? It's because of greed, and desire Why wouldn't people want every fig on the tree? It's because of indifference and lack of passion. In a world where aging was solved, we could get every one of them. And it wouldn't be greed, it would be just living.
- IggleSniggle 5y ago
  I made the decision to take the nearby fig, because, like, it's there, it's a little green, but hey, enjoy it! And I did. And you know what? After I awhile, I decided I didn't like it after all. I spit it out. I climbed for another fig, and even though I got that one too, it turns out...I really enjoy climbing for figs, perhaps more than I enjoy figs.
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- thatjoeoverthr 5y ago
  People want lots of different figs because they’re good, and it’s hard to choose.
- meshaneian 5y ago
  Figs are disgusting. Now I'll try and visualize desirable kinds of things as fig trees, making it easier to quickly pass them up and go for something I'd want more. Thanks.
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2143 5y ago
And I'm in a 3rd world country making 3rd world salary. Sure I'd like to get myself into big tech (not necessarily in America). But... I don't even know where to start.
- mgh2 5y ago
  This advice seem to be for the typical tech affluent HN crowd, so don't take it personally.
  - 2143 5y ago
    I just felt like I walked into a Ferrari dealership :)
    - popcube 5y ago
      sigh, they can say "if you work hard, you can retired at 40!" this make me want to give up anything and try any crazy way to get money:(
- moneywoes 5y ago
  It’s pretty easy to get a PR in Canada. Once here, get a tech job. In 3 years you will have a citizenship and a easy way to get a big tech job in the US ( TN Visa).
telesilla 5y ago
Write down the things you love and find an intersection or invent that intersection. You can't enjoy them all 100% but you don't have to leave all the things you love behind.

every post here in this post is triggering an existential crisis for me. oh what to do...

by tayo42 5y ago

every post here in this post is triggering an existential crisis for me. oh what to do...

chii 5y ago

It pays to understand oneself. Why do people want _every_ fig on the tree? It's because of greed, and desire. If yo can imagine yourself be satisfied with obtaining just one of those figs, instead of only being satisfied from having it all, you'd have a much better time alive. It's the same root philosophy as finishing one project to completion, rather than start many but never finishing it to the end.

tayo42 5y ago
This probably changes depending on who you talk to, to me idk if its about wanting every fig. I think its worrying about which fig is the best, and trying to figure out what "best" even means. and curiosity of other figs. And how much time should you spend on trying to know your self, to pick the best fig.
dudeman13 5y ago
>Why do people want _every_ fig on the tree? It's because of greed, and desire Why wouldn't people want every fig on the tree? It's because of indifference and lack of passion. In a world where aging was solved, we could get every one of them. And it wouldn't be greed, it would be just living.
IggleSniggle 5y ago
I made the decision to take the nearby fig, because, like, it's there, it's a little green, but hey, enjoy it! And I did. And you know what? After I awhile, I decided I didn't like it after all. I spit it out. I climbed for another fig, and even though I got that one too, it turns out...I really enjoy climbing for figs, perhaps more than I enjoy figs.
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thatjoeoverthr 5y ago
People want lots of different figs because they’re good, and it’s hard to choose.
meshaneian 5y ago
Figs are disgusting. Now I'll try and visualize desirable kinds of things as fig trees, making it easier to quickly pass them up and go for something I'd want more. Thanks.

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2143 5y ago

And I'm in a 3rd world country making 3rd world salary. Sure I'd like to get myself into big tech (not necessarily in America). But... I don't even know where to start.

mgh2 5y ago
This advice seem to be for the typical tech affluent HN crowd, so don't take it personally.
- 2143 5y ago
  I just felt like I walked into a Ferrari dealership :)
  - popcube 5y ago
    sigh, they can say "if you work hard, you can retired at 40!" this make me want to give up anything and try any crazy way to get money:(
moneywoes 5y ago
It’s pretty easy to get a PR in Canada. Once here, get a tech job. In 3 years you will have a citizenship and a easy way to get a big tech job in the US ( TN Visa).

telesilla 5y ago

Write down the things you love and find an intersection or invent that intersection. You can't enjoy them all 100% but you don't have to leave all the things you love behind.