Re:Ask HN: Everything related to IT makes me sick. Is there ...
by lioeters on Wednesday June 19, 2019 @04:23PM
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I used to be a baker in my 20s. It was very pleasant, for my personality, to work in the middle of the night and early mornings when the rest of the world is quiet and asleep, while I mixed the dough, loaded the ovens, listening to the radio.. It was wholesome too, the bread and the honest, simple work.
That said, it might be considered a step "down" for you in terms of career/finances/social standing. Lots of people in the "baker" position (or similar manual work, food industry, etc.) would love to get into IT and get paid more to do mental work.
Some of the wording in your post seem to show that you're burned out mentally by the work. Maybe you just need a "deep" vacation, or a change of job/company?
A huge advantage you have, is that you're young and have skills valuable in the market. You have the freedom to explore - be a baker, work in a flower shop, anything - and still have the option to return to IT-related work. There may be more interesting "pockets" or niches where the work is even fun and enjoyable!
That said, it might be considered a step "down" for you in terms of career/finances/social standing. Lots of people in the "baker" position (or similar manual work, food industry, etc.) would love to get into IT and get paid more to do mental work.
Some of the wording in your post seem to show that you're burned out mentally by the work. Maybe you just need a "deep" vacation, or a change of job/company?
A huge advantage you have, is that you're young and have skills valuable in the market. You have the freedom to explore - be a baker, work in a flower shop, anything - and still have the option to return to IT-related work. There may be more interesting "pockets" or niches where the work is even fun and enjoyable!