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Wonder how many on HN are like this, but with software or other industries. I'm not building sky scrapers (next triple AAA game engine), I'm fixing the leak in
by FrustratedMonky 3y ago
Wonder how many on HN are like this, but with software or other industries.
I'm not building sky scrapers (next triple AAA game engine), I'm fixing the leak in the ceiling (bug with some in-house corporate gui). It can be a little soul-draining, but do it for the kids.
- joshuanapoli 3y agoI’m always driven to reach for more, in my career. I don’t think that’s ideal for happiness. Maybe it’s not always even ideal for my career. Through COVID, I’ve had a lot of obvious gains. I used to commute four hours a day, and now I work from home. I’m paid more. I’m working with more interesting technology. Despite all of that, I still alternate between putting a lot of effort into finding my next step to a bigger career or feeling bad about not putting enough energy into it. The handyman must be less restless.
- cwalv 3y ago> The handyman must be less restless. Why? They may not have the next step as clearly "defined", but there are endless ways to "level up"
- joshuanapoli 3y agoIn the article, it seems like the handyman didn’t really see himself as leveling up. Obviously he learned more skills across the trades over time. But it didn’t sound very intentional or purposeful.