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Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by axonic on Friday October 13, 2017 @03:00PM (#15468386)
Go guerrilla. Hack things better for your city, or a charity who is obviously inept. Roads lead to doors.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by aliirz on Saturday October 14, 2017 @01:02PM (#15473040)
+1 this is what I am considering to do as well.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by the-dude on Friday October 13, 2017 @08:54AM (#15465126)
Barista seems to be popular.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by jason_slack on Friday October 13, 2017 @01:16PM (#15467517)
+ 1 I spent a year as a barista.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by muzani on Saturday October 14, 2017 @07:07AM (#15471669)
Me and some friends have started cafes. Don't go that far.

It's surprisingly common for hackers because we tend to work consulting, which is more emotionally scarring than prostitution.

Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by codegladiator on Friday October 13, 2017 @09:24AM (#15465360)
Define hacker ? List skills/knowledge/expertise ?
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by b_emery on Friday October 13, 2017 @02:44PM (#15468264)
Scientist, Medical Doctor, Auto Mechanic, Appliance Repairman. All require a similar cognitive toolkit: Curiosity, creativity, desire for deep knowledge about how a system functions, ability to design experiments to troubleshoot, etc.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by terminalcommand on Friday October 13, 2017 @01:21PM (#15467553)
I think anything goes really, I am on my way of becoming a lawyer.

Seperating hacking from your real life may be beneficial in terms of work life balance.

Although I must admit it is sad not to be able to work on your talents in your day job.

Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by richardknop on Saturday October 14, 2017 @04:27PM (#15474087)
Dark net has some lucrative opportunities for best hackers. Note: I do not endorse or recommend it.
Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker? by probinso on Monday October 16, 2017 @01:37AM (#15481083)
baking is pretty cool. so is dance instructor.