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Re:Ask HN: Who here has built a profitable startup while kee... by meatyapp on Wednesday September 26, 2018 @03:32PM (#18079445)
(While I understand passion is important and you won't make it far in either without it) Which profession would you suggest just "for the money"? Doctor or Software Engineer? Taking into the account the time and loans it takes to come online as a doctor, and the assuming the person is good enough to become a surgeon or code at FAANG? Great website btw, and so inspiring.
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Re:Ask HN: Who here has built a profitable startup while kee... by jepper on Wednesday September 26, 2018 @04:35PM (#18080018)
I' m not in the US, so no crazy salaries on both sides. The average doctor probably makes more but the best programmer makes way more than the best doctor. However with long hours, night shifts, pressure etc you have to enjoy what you do or burn out early.
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Re:Ask HN: Who here has built a profitable startup while kee... by NullPrefix on Wednesday September 26, 2018 @08:31PM (#18081368)
>However with long hours, night shifts, pressure etc you have to enjoy what you do or burn out early

Is this about the doctor or the programmer?

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Re:Ask HN: Who here has built a profitable startup while kee... by ramblerman on Thursday September 27, 2018 @04:19AM (#18082833)
In the Netherlands I wouldn't expect any night shifts, or long hours as a programmer.
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Re:Ask HN: Who here has built a profitable startup while kee... by tasuki on Thursday September 27, 2018 @02:09AM (#18082393)
Both, obviously.
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