Re:Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker?
by b_emery on Friday October 13, 2017 @02:44PM
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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.
It's surprisingly common for hackers because we tend to work consulting, which is more emotionally scarring than prostitution.
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.