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Re:Young people are flocking to astrology by sillysaurusx on Monday July 24, 2023 @07:14AM (#36845994)
Just wanted to chime in and say that your “soulless job in ML” comment is relatable, and your experience isn’t unique. I had one too. I saved up a lot of money from it, but by the end it nearly cost me my remaining passion.

A soulless job in finance is better if you like(d) ML at all, because then you can keep your interests separate from your job.

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Re:Young people are flocking to astrology by jacquesm on Monday July 24, 2023 @07:23AM (#36846092)
> because then you can keep your interests separate from your job

Interesting! I never made that connection but now that you mention it it is obvious. Thanks.

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Re:Young people are flocking to astrology by kybernetikos on Monday July 24, 2023 @07:44AM (#36846297)
> A soulless job in finance is better if you like(d) ML at all, because then you can keep your interests separate from your job.

I did read somewhere that for someone trying to write a book in their spare time, a job in editing is the worst possible thing to have for a similar reason.

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