Re:Tuesday was my last day as CEO of CircleUp
by tossmeout on Thursday October 15, 2020 @06:55PM
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Why not just downgrade your lifestyle to be in a cheaper situation? Easier said than done obviously, as that initial downgrade feels like a big hit. And ofc you might have extenuating circumstances that prevent it. But otherwise, I've found that you simply acclimate over time. Then you can give yourself breathing room to take time between jobs, or perhaps move to a lower-paying job you actually enjoy.
Re:Tuesday was my last day as CEO of CircleUp
by jaiprabhu on Thursday October 15, 2020 @08:33PM
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For context I am a developer in the Silicon Valley. The more I see around me and our nation at large, the more I am forming the opinion that greed is THE defining attribute of our time. The way the economy and society is structured, there is absolutely no breathing room left for anyone to perform any activity except to exist in the service of a paycheck. Why? because of greed. Because of greed and the blindness it brings with it, any attempts to build even a slightly more benign economic arrangement gets immediately labeled as "socialist" or some such. Not to mention the absolute beating our natural environment and habitat is taking in the process of servicing this greed to accumulate as much as you possibly can.
Re:Tuesday was my last day as CEO of CircleUp
by nickbauman on Thursday October 15, 2020 @09:05PM
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It's time to read this: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40611328-ishmael
Re:Tuesday was my last day as CEO of CircleUp
by regularemployee on Thursday October 15, 2020 @08:48PM
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I am also a developer in the Silicon Valley and I agree with everything you said 100%. It is a lonely place to be if you are not greedy.
Re:Tuesday was my last day as CEO of CircleUp
by achillesheels on Friday October 16, 2020 @12:58PM
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It is a transient response I feel to the money printing since, well, technically 2001.
Re:Tuesday was my last day as CEO of CircleUp
by cercatrova on Friday October 16, 2020 @04:05PM
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Why now? Greed has been prevalent throughout history.
Re:Tuesday was my last day as CEO of CircleUp
by ludamad on Thursday October 15, 2020 @07:10PM
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Thanks for your input. I've never really thought programming was much of a rewarding career for those capable yet wholly nonplussed. I hope, predicated on the notion that this isn't for you, you don't give up on developing another career path
But I feel the pain everyday of having to answer to my managers who are constantly asking for status on my projects. I care about my managers but I don't care about the projects. I hate my work.
There are so many things in life that I am curious about like singing, drawing, gardening, bird watching, etc. I'm not good at any of them (nor do I wish to be) so they won't bring me any income. Every day I put my curiousness aside to code some stuff to make my managers look good.
I can't quit my job to take a break because my wife and kids depend on my salary for money. My neighbors are suffering more because they are not in tech. They are trying so hard to have my life and I try my best to help them get into an industry I don't even like.
Money brings so much suffering and our entire society is built on it. Society is greedy and wants to expand infinitely too! Everything in nature must eventually be owned my someone.
It seems like the only way to escape is to become a CEO, make millions, and buy a bubble of eternal happiness as Ryan has done.
I hope I don't end up behaving like his former board member.