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Nice that you were able to retool while being able to pay your bills with a mediocre job but that's hardly the worst case scenario. Many young people come out o

by joonix 13y ago

Nice that you were able to retool while being able to pay your bills with a mediocre job but that's hardly the worst case scenario. Many young people come out of university and grad school and can't get much of any job. I can't spend 3-4 years retooling because I can't focus on anything that isn't going to help me pay my rent this month. When I was much younger (teen/college student), I didn't have this pressure; I could just sit and commit huge chunks of time to anything I wanted without worry; I could experiment with little risk, and that's why I at least had some side businesses that made a bit of money.

trustfundbaby 13y ago
I didn't get a job. I made my own. I bought, dissassembled, built and sold computers and computer parts on craigslist and ebay for 2 years (using the very major I disliked so much) and then transitioned into freelancing as a developer. I only got a job after about 5 years of working for myself and even then it was only part time. Not everybody has a hustle mentality, but if you put your mind to making something work, you'll be surprised at the options that present themselves to you.
- joonix 13y ago
  Props to you. Seriously. I admire how you persevered and made things happen. I actually used to have a thriving ebay business in my teens and early 20s. I agree with your last statement 100%. I'm trying to make my current career path work, it's just a struggle to be underemployed. In your early 20s, it's not a big deal. Approaching 30s, trying to live independently and meet your financial obligations, it becomes a crisis.
  - trustfundbaby 13y ago
    > Approaching 30s, trying to live independently and meet your financial obligations, it becomes a crisis. dude. I feel you 100%. I'll just leave you with this quote and hopefully it helps a bit, because it helped me. "If you're going through hell, keep going" -- Winston Churchill

by joonix 13y ago

trustfundbaby 13y ago

I didn't get a job. I made my own. I bought, dissassembled, built and sold computers and computer parts on craigslist and ebay for 2 years (using the very major I disliked so much) and then transitioned into freelancing as a developer. I only got a job after about 5 years of working for myself and even then it was only part time. Not everybody has a hustle mentality, but if you put your mind to making something work, you'll be surprised at the options that present themselves to you.

joonix 13y ago
Props to you. Seriously. I admire how you persevered and made things happen. I actually used to have a thriving ebay business in my teens and early 20s. I agree with your last statement 100%. I'm trying to make my current career path work, it's just a struggle to be underemployed. In your early 20s, it's not a big deal. Approaching 30s, trying to live independently and meet your financial obligations, it becomes a crisis.
- trustfundbaby 13y ago
  > Approaching 30s, trying to live independently and meet your financial obligations, it becomes a crisis. dude. I feel you 100%. I'll just leave you with this quote and hopefully it helps a bit, because it helped me. "If you're going through hell, keep going" -- Winston Churchill