Out Of Tech And Not Looking Back
from the good-for-them dept
The Washington Post is running yet another story about former techies who have moved on to other industries now that tech doesn't provide the same excitement (or payout) that it once did. Basically, it sounds like most of these people couldn't find new jobs in tech, and so many started to open their own small businesses - which they seem to enjoy. Some say they'll never go back to tech, while others admit that they wouldn't mind getting involved again for the "right opportunity". People like to make generalizations based on these types of articles, which is unfortunate. Tech jobs clearly weren't right for some people, and for others it's all they ever want to do. If people discover other jobs that make them happier, good for them.
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Agreed.
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I know some of those people
You can learn, but like all things (and I think more so in IT), if you don't love it and are in it for the money: 1) The struggle to keep up will drain you fast, 2) You'll never be any good anyway and 3) because of 2 you won't make the big money you thought you'd make
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Documentary
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but where is
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