Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something else?
What would you do?
dvrajan
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @01:49AM (#12898219)
Well said. If sectors like teaching, journalism were as rewarding as software. We could evolve a bit faster.
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @01:18AM (#12898092)
I agree. The grass is pretty damn green here. I think programming has taught us to think and solve problems. I cant wait to see a world where programmers apply their problem solving skills in other domains and make great leaps.
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @01:00AM (#12898026)
Just to follow up. How did your day to day work change after PhD? I am sure you would have gotten a chance to work on more interesting things. What are they?
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @12:56AM (#12898013)
oh wow! I have been on a Boeing 737 simulator once and it was a unforgettable experience. Hoping to earn enough money to fly real aircraft atleast once. Life experiences is what matters.
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @12:49AM (#12897992)
Indeed. Having started a business yourself. What do you think programmers should learn/know before make this feat.
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @12:41AM (#12897954)
oh yeah! Thats a vortex you cannot escape!
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @12:40AM (#12897952)
Interesting, could you share how your views have changed after this experience please?
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @12:36AM (#12897939)
interesting choice!
Re:Ask HN: Have you ever thought of leaving programming for something ...
on Tuesday November 08, 2016 @12:34AM (#12897936)
ha ha! doesn't count ;)
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