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Alternatively, since you're financially stable and don't technically need any more money, how about working for a non-profit as a volunteer? Sure, learn softwa

Alternatively, since you're financially stable and don't technically need any more money, how about working for a non-profit as a volunteer? Sure, learn software development in your spare time, but why not find ways to use your engineering skills & talents in (say) building wells in rural Africa, or helping Haiti become a safe and stable country again? What about teaching engineering or building safety in Cambodia or Laos? Help figure out how to get plumbing or sanitary systems that are affordable in the slums of Manila or Rio? Or even spending 3 months a year teaching or helping out in the Dalit schools in India? Instead of making millions, how about helping millions? (I've been working the last 7 years for 'OM' (www.om.org) mainly doing Audio/Visual Engineering, and some software development. I'm not financially independant, so rely on sponsorship from friends/family/churches, etc.)

beginagain 13y ago
I may not 'technically' need more money, but I feel extremely uncomfortable where I am right now. While I appreciate volunteers who do these things, it also makes me depressed as I know their efforts are largely for naught. Unpopular opinion I'm sure, but I think it's ridiculous how much money is poured into these efforts when the real cause of the problem is not addressed. Humanity is suffering by the hands of immoral government. Would I fund ventures to kill the people responsible? Absolutely. But this would also include taking out many members of our own government, which is illegal and not realistic. So until some major changes are made in respect to political authority, I feel like it is a waste of effort, and I would not be happy being a part of it. As tragic as it actually is. Thank goodness for the people who ease the pain and suffering of the people who are being oppressed. They desperately need some kind of hope.

beginagain 13y ago

I may not 'technically' need more money, but I feel extremely uncomfortable where I am right now. While I appreciate volunteers who do these things, it also makes me depressed as I know their efforts are largely for naught. Unpopular opinion I'm sure, but I think it's ridiculous how much money is poured into these efforts when the real cause of the problem is not addressed. Humanity is suffering by the hands of immoral government. Would I fund ventures to kill the people responsible? Absolutely. But this would also include taking out many members of our own government, which is illegal and not realistic. So until some major changes are made in respect to political authority, I feel like it is a waste of effort, and I would not be happy being a part of it. As tragic as it actually is. Thank goodness for the people who ease the pain and suffering of the people who are being oppressed. They desperately need some kind of hope.