amy bones on Nostr: > Can you talk a bit about your choice/considerations/exit plan to leave tech? I'm so ...
> Can you talk a bit about your choice/considerations/exit plan to leave tech? I'm so fucking done, but I'm the primary income for my partner and I and I feel trapped
Oh damn this is a helluva question! I left for two reasons. First, I've always wanted to do it and it was made much more accessible as I discovered more about my genetic issues and how I'd been lied to about it. Second, I'd become deeply and profoundly bitter about the tech industry. Some of this was shaped by the kinds of organizations I worked for (and what I did for them). There certainly are more ethical tech companies out there that I'd pursue if I have to go back.
In terms of considerations and exit plan: I just jumped. I already had processed decided long ago that the risks and complexities associated with adult work were worth it for me. I also had substantial savings, so I've been in a very, very privileged position where I've been able to spend a significant amount of time developing skills and connections without needing to worry about making money. This is obviously not the case for most people.
Some advice: I don't know what your situation is, but if you're feeling burned out, I'd find ways to heal that first before trying to exit. I'd also talk to your partner if you haven't already about how trapped you feel. Last, and I don't know if you're implying an interest in this, adult work is not at all easy. It's harder than tech in many ways.
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Oh damn this is a helluva question! I left for two reasons. First, I've always wanted to do it and it was made much more accessible as I discovered more about my genetic issues and how I'd been lied to about it. Second, I'd become deeply and profoundly bitter about the tech industry. Some of this was shaped by the kinds of organizations I worked for (and what I did for them). There certainly are more ethical tech companies out there that I'd pursue if I have to go back.
In terms of considerations and exit plan: I just jumped. I already had processed decided long ago that the risks and complexities associated with adult work were worth it for me. I also had substantial savings, so I've been in a very, very privileged position where I've been able to spend a significant amount of time developing skills and connections without needing to worry about making money. This is obviously not the case for most people.
Some advice: I don't know what your situation is, but if you're feeling burned out, I'd find ways to heal that first before trying to exit. I'd also talk to your partner if you haven't already about how trapped you feel. Last, and I don't know if you're implying an interest in this, adult work is not at all easy. It's harder than tech in many ways.
#amyAMA (https://tellonym.me/amybones)