Re:Ask HN: As a tech worker, have you worked a “low-skill” j...
by kgf1980 on Saturday July 29, 2023 @12:16PM
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I’ve gone the other way - I used to work in tech (although I used to work in more traditional LOB development roles rather than VC/startup based) and I now work as a HGV (truck) driver.
I’m based in the UK, and to be honest I prefer driving.
I’m working probably slightly longer hours (45-55 hours a week compared to 40, but that’s because I choose to pick up extra runs at work, I’m not required to do it) but I finish my shift and I’m done - working tech (and also being home based in them) I never really felt I could fully “shut off” at the end of the day, now I can.
Plus, as it’s a more physical role (unloading pallets at locations) my health is much better, I’ve lost a lot of weight and I’m on the same if not slightly higher wages (my last role as a developer was 37.5k, this year I’m looking at 40-45k depending on what overtime I pick up)
All in all, for me I’m much happier having moved out of tech and into a more “low-skill” area, though I try and keep up and am also writing an app on my rest days, which is just for me to track my hours, pay and everything “life” related.
I’m based in the UK, and to be honest I prefer driving.
I’m working probably slightly longer hours (45-55 hours a week compared to 40, but that’s because I choose to pick up extra runs at work, I’m not required to do it) but I finish my shift and I’m done - working tech (and also being home based in them) I never really felt I could fully “shut off” at the end of the day, now I can.
Plus, as it’s a more physical role (unloading pallets at locations) my health is much better, I’ve lost a lot of weight and I’m on the same if not slightly higher wages (my last role as a developer was 37.5k, this year I’m looking at 40-45k depending on what overtime I pick up)
All in all, for me I’m much happier having moved out of tech and into a more “low-skill” area, though I try and keep up and am also writing an app on my rest days, which is just for me to track my hours, pay and everything “life” related.