Re:Ask HN: Which types of tech jobs are best for people that...
by segmondy on Monday August 27, 2018 @12:19PM
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Hey, if you really want to compare along that line, then Salaries should be divided by 24hrs. If you get a job working 1hr a week, making $500/hr. You can argue that you're making more money than most of us, but I'll argue that most of us will be living more comfortable and be happier than you even if we are working for 60-70hrs a week.
At the of the day, it's about being able to meet your needs, being able to save so you don't worry much about the future, enjoying your work and also finding time to enjoy life outside of work. If you're able to do this, it doesn't matter if you work 40 or 60hrs.
IMO, Optimize for TC and Happiness. If you can find joy in your work, it won't matter. It's easier to enjoy 80hrs of work that you love than suffer through 40hrs of work you hate.
There are pretty big cons to the bigger corporate world, B2B, etc., but money isn't as big of a difference as it first appears.