Re:Ask HN: What should I do next for my career?
by MattPalmer1086 on Wednesday August 24, 2022 @10:41AM
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Yep, game development doesn't have a good reputation.
I eventually did a Master's degree in infosec. Spent a while developing security products, then moved over fully into security architecture. That's been ten years now and I'm getting itchy feet again!
But don't beat yourself up over playing games, if that's what you do to relax. You can't be on all the time. I go though phases of just going my job, then I get enthused by something. I'd honestly just find another job in the short term that gives you the opportunity to grow in some way.
Maybe working on some VR/AR tech, or at some Antivirus company.
I did some OverTheWire exercises, and was learning about creating viruses. But, I ultimately ended up playing a lot of Dota.