Ask HN: What do you struggle with?

Re:Ask HN: What do you struggle with? by fandango on Wednesday August 29, 2018 @03:54PM (#17871309)

Lack of (career) ambition. Because of a workaholic dad I sworn to myself to always choose an easy worklife. Take the easy path. Currently in a family with kids and a nice job, but I lack the motivation to really make a career. Sure it's a fun (programming) job with a lot of freedom. But I only do what is necessary, nothing more. Money is not an issue or driver for me. People may see me as lazy. Will I regret this?

Also, is playing videogames in your thirties considered childish? I sometimes get the impression that people do. Not sure how to respond to that.

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Re:Ask HN: What do you struggle with? by patient_zero on Wednesday August 29, 2018 @04:08PM (#17871456)

I firmly believe that society puts too much emphasis on the wrong aspect of our lives today. The fact you feel vaguely guilty for not being more driven to achieve at work is a symptom of this imho.

You have a family, a job you like, and a a work\home balance that allows time for videogames? sounds like you've won at life, friend. people have ambitions to get where you ARE.

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Re:Ask HN: What do you struggle with? by fandango on Wednesday August 29, 2018 @04:39PM (#17871772)

Thank you for the kind words. I realize that all "problems" are relative, so I guess when you state it like that it doesn't seem so bad.

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