Re:Ask HN: I Have Cancer. What Should I Do?
by codingdave on Saturday May 30, 2015 @12:44AM
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I've been practically bedridden for 9 months with medical problems. I've also been producing code that entire time.
Everyone is right that you should not freak out until you get all the info from the doctors.
But lets assume you are going to be sick for a while. Once you get into that phase, figure out 2 things:
1) When can you be focused and productive? Work at those times.
2) How can you take care of yourself, stay sane, have fun, and not let a disease ruin your emotional stability. This is just as important,if not more so, than the work.
One last thing - this is your life we are talking about. Startups are just jobs. Keep your priorities straight as you make decisions.
Everyone is right that you should not freak out until you get all the info from the doctors.
But lets assume you are going to be sick for a while. Once you get into that phase, figure out 2 things:
1) When can you be focused and productive? Work at those times.
2) How can you take care of yourself, stay sane, have fun, and not let a disease ruin your emotional stability. This is just as important,if not more so, than the work.
One last thing - this is your life we are talking about. Startups are just jobs. Keep your priorities straight as you make decisions.