Re:Ask HN: Am I committing career suicide?
by rolleiflex on Tuesday May 28, 2013 @02:17AM
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> My savings could probably sustain my current lifestyle for 5-10 years, if not more.
You're successful,
> I'm single, no kids.
and you don't have obligations.
Considering these, I'd quite safely say this is a game you are not likely to lose. While it's a decision you need to make by yourself, your worst case scenario is better than lives of most people in the field. Plus, taking a year or two to work on startups as far as I can see is quite normal and even seen in a positive light in many places.
You're successful,
> I'm single, no kids.
and you don't have obligations.
Considering these, I'd quite safely say this is a game you are not likely to lose. While it's a decision you need to make by yourself, your worst case scenario is better than lives of most people in the field. Plus, taking a year or two to work on startups as far as I can see is quite normal and even seen in a positive light in many places.