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A comment on Ask HN: What career would you do if it was the 1960's, versus what you do now?.

Re:Ask HN: What career would you do if it was the 1960's, ve... by cc101 on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @12:45AM (#32575102)
Creative writing and maybe essays. I learned to program in the 1960's. It's been an enjoyable career, but it has left me with nothing lasting.
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Re:Ask HN: What career would you do if it was the 1960's, ve... by iExploder on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @03:05AM (#32575821)
nothing lasting in terms of skills or content produced?
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Re:Ask HN: What career would you do if it was the 1960's, ve... by cc101 on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @03:40PM (#32584708)
At 76 my skills are not marketable, but I was referring to not leaving behind accomplishments that are evident, have enduring value, and validate my life.
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