codelover7

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by codelover7 4y ago
Brilliant insight. I've always heard this advice, and recognize how difficult it is to follow, so I'll be sure to keep this in mind.
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by codelover7 4y ago
Yeah, I think you're right about burn out. It's starting to feel more like work/effort and not enjoyable.
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by codelover7 4y ago
I just read his post; thanks for sharing!
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by codelover7 4y ago
I've done a lot of side projects and worked with a lot of businesses, so I'm starting to get a little jaded about how difficult it is to create or figure out what people want. I'm now realizing I could very easily spend anoth
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by codelover7 4y ago
Yeah, I never would've imagined myself thinking this way, but I think you're right.
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by codelover7 4y ago
Very insightful. Would you say it's worthwhile to not settle when it comes to work/hobby then? What would you recommend in my shoes?
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by codelover7 4y ago
How do you reason about the pay decrease joining a startup vs. joining a high paying small company or big company?
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by codelover7 4y ago
Yes, excellent point. Having built side projects and provided consulting for more than eight startups, I've grown somewhat weary of the never-ending pivots, dead ends, etc. I haven't had a girlfriend in ages and have been living l
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by codelover7 4y ago
What a fantastic realization. Concentrating on the fundamentals— which projects, teams, etc are most interesting.
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Ask HN: I'm considering taking a break from startups to join big tech
31 points by codelover7 4y ago|30 comments
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Ask HN: I'm considering taking a break from startups to join big tech
1 points by codelover7 4y ago|0 comments