I'm 38 Web Developer and close to burnout
I'm a 38 years old web developer, I have done this job for roughly 15 years. 2 years ago I had a child with my wife and moved in a small town in Italy, where in-laws help us. I'm working fully remote since then for a company. I think I have reached some sort of burnout/depression. I am home all day long and I do not find enjoyment for what I do anymore (it has been like that for many years, but I never wanted to face it). Recently it struck me: my job will be one of the first ones wich will be replaced by AI. Maybe not tomorrow, but sooner that many think. Even if it doesn't happen I still will end up depressed in a few months if I don't do something. I don't know if I have the will or strength to learn anything else. I studied computer science, but I wasn't good, just average. Now I have forgotten pretty much everything about algorithm, calculus or algebra, I have only used JavaScript as programming language. I have built full stack applications, but never went deep into anything, always stayed in the shallows. This is obviously my fault. Right now I feel I am stuck in a bad place, not sure on what to do... I guess this is a plea for help? Has anyone else been in a similar situation, what might help? 9 comments on Hacker News.
I'm a 38 years old web developer, I have done this job for roughly 15 years. 2 years ago I had a child with my wife and moved in a small town in Italy, where in-laws help us. I'm working fully remote since then for a company. I think I have reached some sort of burnout/depression. I am home all day long and I do not find enjoyment for what I do anymore (it has been like that for many years, but I never wanted to face it). Recently it struck me: my job will be one of the first ones wich will be replaced by AI. Maybe not tomorrow, but sooner that many think. Even if it doesn't happen I still will end up depressed in a few months if I don't do something. I don't know if I have the will or strength to learn anything else. I studied computer science, but I wasn't good, just average. Now I have forgotten pretty much everything about algorithm, calculus or algebra, I have only used JavaScript as programming language. I have built full stack applications, but never went deep into anything, always stayed in the shallows. This is obviously my fault. Right now I feel I am stuck in a bad place, not sure on what to do... I guess this is a plea for help? Has anyone else been in a similar situation, what might help?
I'm a 38 years old web developer, I have done this job for roughly 15 years. 2 years ago I had a child with my wife and moved in a small town in Italy, where in-laws help us. I'm working fully remote since then for a company. I think I have reached some sort of burnout/depression. I am home all day long and I do not find enjoyment for what I do anymore (it has been like that for many years, but I never wanted to face it). Recently it struck me: my job will be one of the first ones wich will be replaced by AI. Maybe not tomorrow, but sooner that many think. Even if it doesn't happen I still will end up depressed in a few months if I don't do something. I don't know if I have the will or strength to learn anything else. I studied computer science, but I wasn't good, just average. Now I have forgotten pretty much everything about algorithm, calculus or algebra, I have only used JavaScript as programming language. I have built full stack applications, but never went deep into anything, always stayed in the shallows. This is obviously my fault. Right now I feel I am stuck in a bad place, not sure on what to do... I guess this is a plea for help? Has anyone else been in a similar situation, what might help? 9 comments on Hacker News.
I'm a 38 years old web developer, I have done this job for roughly 15 years. 2 years ago I had a child with my wife and moved in a small town in Italy, where in-laws help us. I'm working fully remote since then for a company. I think I have reached some sort of burnout/depression. I am home all day long and I do not find enjoyment for what I do anymore (it has been like that for many years, but I never wanted to face it). Recently it struck me: my job will be one of the first ones wich will be replaced by AI. Maybe not tomorrow, but sooner that many think. Even if it doesn't happen I still will end up depressed in a few months if I don't do something. I don't know if I have the will or strength to learn anything else. I studied computer science, but I wasn't good, just average. Now I have forgotten pretty much everything about algorithm, calculus or algebra, I have only used JavaScript as programming language. I have built full stack applications, but never went deep into anything, always stayed in the shallows. This is obviously my fault. Right now I feel I am stuck in a bad place, not sure on what to do... I guess this is a plea for help? Has anyone else been in a similar situation, what might help?
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