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Re:Ask HN: What would you do if you didn't work in tech? by trenning on Monday December 22, 2025 @01:25PM (#46357020)
Before I got my degree I was a machinist/ millwright and doing various things in between. Took a break after covid to go back for a little to decompress from tech but inevitably came back to programming.

Love the work but hate the pay and toll it took on my body.

Carpentry is fun too but metal is better.

Re:Ask HN: What would you do if you didn't work in tech? by bicx on Monday December 22, 2025 @09:45PM (#46361859)
I’ve looked into putting together a small shop, but you’re right. Startup cost is really high, pay is shit.