Ask HN: Tired of being a software engineer, what next?

Re:Ask HN: Tired of being a software engineer, what next? by xupybd on Monday May 29, 2023 @07:25PM (#36119322)

Have you thought about counseling?

It sounds like you have a good income and might be able to afford one. Often people think they just help you with mental illness but they can help you figure out your goals.

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Re:Ask HN: Tired of being a software engineer, what next? by moosedev on Monday May 29, 2023 @08:38PM (#36119866)

+1 to talking with a therapist. If you’re in the US, you may have access to Lyra through your FAANG job, entitling you to a bunch of free-to-you sessions… but even if not, if you can find a therapist you click with, it’s worth the money, IME.

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Re:Ask HN: Tired of being a software engineer, what next? by throwaway99923 on Tuesday May 30, 2023 @05:02AM (#36122669)

Yes I've done almost 2 years now of therapy. It's partially how I pulled myself out of my depressing hole and went after one of my dreams (join a FAANG). Despite how disillusioned I sound here, I'm actually in a better place now mentally than I was in the last 5 years.

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