How to be mediocre and be happy with yourself

Re:How to be mediocre and be happy with yourself by Clubber on Monday August 22, 2016 @10:04AM (#12336377)

I did that for many years. It made me better at my craft, at least until the next "big new way of thinking" comes around. I've recently stopped when I've come to the realization how precious time and experiencing good health is.

You only have so many days on this earth. Don't sell them all to someone else on the pretense that it makes you be able to sell them all to someone else for a little more money.

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Re:How to be mediocre and be happy with yourself by WalterSear on Monday August 22, 2016 @10:49AM (#12336684)

I'm mostly concerned that I'll be destitute when I'm too old to get hired. And hiring in software development is cutthroat, unless you are happy grinding out meaningless widgets to mostly line someone else's pocket.

Nobody around me seems to give this a second thought though. I don't see how they aren't setting themselves up for misery in the long run.

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Re:How to be mediocre and be happy with yourself by Clubber on Monday August 22, 2016 @03:09PM (#12338608)

Honestly, in the US, you will be destitute unless you are immensely wealthy. Nursing homes cost $100K a year today, imagine what they will cost when it's your time to be in one. Insurance doesn't cover it, neither does Obamacare. If you go the Medicaid route, they will take all your income and assets minus your house and car, assuming they are paid for.

It gets depressing fast, enjoy it as much as you can until that day comes.

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