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There is a difference between having an unwavering passion for ones craft and having an unwavering passion for ones craft between 9am and 5pm. Sure, your job c
by ntkachov 14y ago
There is a difference between having an unwavering passion for ones craft and having an unwavering passion for ones craft between 9am and 5pm.
Sure, your job could also be your hobby but that doesn't mean that your job HAS to be your hobby. I know plenty of engineers who love tinkering with stuff but would rather spend the weekend doing other things and spend time with family and friends.
Edit: I too spend 14 hours a day programming. But I'm working towards a start up. I love what I do and I do enjoy it, but I would much rather spend the weekend hanging out with people if I had the chance.
- b4c0n 14y agoI too have endured the programming requirements of a startup, I feel you when you say 14+ hours a day programming. But I absolutely loved the rush, I would have spent more time getting our product more complete/polished if I had the opportunity. Seeing something I built go out there and help people, make people happy, provide a service that people use day to day, now THAT is something I want to spend my time doing, be it on or off the clock. That filled and continues to fill most of my weekends/afternoons.