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Re:Ask HN: Am I the longest-serving programmer – 57 years an... by dorkwood on Sunday May 31, 2020 @03:27PM (#23371943)
Are you saving up to do it again? I want to do something similar but I find it hard to justify the cost. I also feel like my family would constantly hassle me about it, which seems like it would offset any sort of relaxation or enjoyment I might get from the experience.
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Re:Ask HN: Am I the longest-serving programmer – 57 years an... by paulcole on Sunday May 31, 2020 @04:04PM (#23372244)
Unfortunately I now have a chronic disease that makes constant health insurance a necessity.

Do you mean family like parents/relatives harping from a distance? If so, they’re just jealous and aren’t worth listening to. As long as you’re smart about your money and make a plan to get a job before you’re tapped out, go for it.

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