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Author sounds young. As you get older your interests may change. I used to really enjoy writing software. 35 years into it, I no longer get any joy or sense of
by greenthrow 2y ago
Author sounds young. As you get older your interests may change. I used to really enjoy writing software. 35 years into it, I no longer get any joy or sense of accomplishment. Even when I write new things that result in patents (so don't tell me I need more interesting challenges.)
Now what brings me joy is spending time with my nieces and nephews. This is not a thing that can or should be monetized. I need to build up a retirement so I can truly enjoy the things I care about most in life.
- tourmalinetaco 2y agoI’ll go on a limb and say most people writing articles like this are young, inexperienced, and living in the moment rather than seriously thinking of their future. They think “wow, this is fun, I have no pains, I could do this forever”, but don’t realize yet what that truly means. Of course, I’m still rather young myself, so perhaps it’s the pot calling the kettle black.
- MattPalmer1086 2y agoThat was certainly me 25 years ago. I said I couldn't conceive of not wanting to work when asked about retirement planning by a financial advisor. Well younger me... I can now. Or at least, to be able to choose what I do regardless of the money.