Re:Ask HN: What are the best jobs and roles for someone with...
by joshxyz on Tuesday August 17, 2021 @08:26PM
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double down on this
just go for what youre interested in :)
Re:Ask HN: What are the best jobs and roles for someone with...
by certeoun on Wednesday August 18, 2021 @08:28AM
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What if it is computer graphics, but you heard/read that game companies are notorious for paying very low salaries? (Living paycheck to paycheck is not fun!)
What if there are no junior positions in your area of interest?
What if the CG jobs (at film companies) who pay reasonable salaries are concentrated on a few locations globally?
What if you cannot relocate?
To cut a long story short: you might have to choose between the second best or "less painful" option sometimes. This is because of circumstances (effectively) outside your control.
My second-best option would be, C++ developer, but not many C++ jobs out there. (I actually really like C++.) HFT? Well, it depends, many HFT companies use Java instead. Embedded systems? Well, it is mostly C. C++ jobs are out there, sure, but they are not so frequently available compared to JS or Java jobs.
I hate having such niche interests, but I can't live without them. So I at least practice them in my spare time.
Don't try to pick a job based on arbitrary metrics. You need to pick something that you'll be interested in doing, because you're going to be doing it five days a week for a long time.
Start with something you're extremely interested in, because you're going to need that natural interest and motivation on your side.
FWIW: ADHD diagnoses aren't all that rare in 2021. You'll find people with ADHD diagnoses in literally every job out there. Don't try to build your career or even your personality around an ADHD diagnosis. The diagnosis is just a tool for helping you navigate your mental health, not a defining feature of your personality going forward.