Re:Ask HN: Why do you find your job satisfying?
by dgrr19 on Tuesday January 24, 2023 @04:07AM
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I refuse to know my IQ because it would limit myself on the process of achieving something. Don't think about it. I live in Europe, I have no degree, which for many is a career killer, but I managed to work for 2 US companies and one trading company developing actual trading systems, and I am trying to make my own. Some people would consider me smart, but I don't think I am, I just like to go step by step solving problems. So just don't think about it.
You'll achieve what you want to with effort, don't limit yourself.
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Re:Ask HN: Why do you find your job satisfying?
by WheelsAtLarge on Tuesday January 24, 2023 @12:45PM
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This 100%. You love your job and you're happy. You hit the lottery. I've read about high IQ individuals that just couldn't make life work for them for what ever reason. IQ is not that important to succeed in life. Please don't focus on it. Just learn to fight the projects one bit at a time until you get them done.
I advice you to read about Richard Feynman's way to learn. It will help you get past your perceived limitations. You should also read the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.
Congrats on your job satisfaction.
Re:Ask HN: Why do you find your job satisfying?
by badpun on Tuesday January 24, 2023 @01:54PM
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IQ is just one thing. I've scored highly on similar tests of math and verbal aptitude, but I have poor memory and have very little energy. These two (especially the energy) limit me to only the simple and, most importantly, non-demanding coding jobs, i.e. enterprise software backend work.