nickd2001

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by nickd2001 5y ago
100% agree that humility is important. And realising that at young age is great :) However, with over 25 yrs dev experience, I do believe its true that Java is verbose (and some of its frameworks hideously so), and PHP is inelegant. Both la
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by nickd2001 5y ago
So, don't play the game! My formula = (1) live in slightly cheaper neighbourhood. Your kids will be at school with a healthy diversity of people. (2) If you drive, something uncool / old-but-reliable. That's 2 big costs reduc
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by nickd2001 5y ago
Ah, I really hope it works out for you :)
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by nickd2001 5y ago
Maybe you've lost time on unrealistic dreams, but never mind, "no use crying over spilt milk", you've still hopefully plenty of time to live a good life, even just by being a good friend and having good friends. What&#x2
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by nickd2001 6y ago
I meant a purpose in life, not necessarily paid. I mean, just something like helping people. I guess it would be totally fine to do what the OP suggested i:e as little as possible at work, if you had a lot of family committments, friends yo
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by nickd2001 6y ago
Agreed :)
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by nickd2001 6y ago
It gets better with age, because, over time, things you worry about actually happen (and other disasters you couldn't imagine too ;) ) and the world doesn't end. "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". e:g losin
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by nickd2001 6y ago
It sounds to me like you're experiencing burnout (possibly lockdown-related) and/or have worked unsatisfying jobs and/or for not-so-great employers. I worry that the strategy you declare you intend to pursue, while pragmatic,