Ask HN: Finding a purpose after tech layoffs
How are you filling your days? A few months ago I was upskilling and prepping for interviews but i've lost all motivation now. I don't want any of this, AI has poisoned the whole ecosystem for good even if one did get back into the game, it all seems like the good old days are over and they were never that great in the first place. I miss having a paycheck more than anything else, even daily standups which I dreaded gave structure and purpose which I am unable to replace. 3 comments on Hacker News.
How are you filling your days? A few months ago I was upskilling and prepping for interviews but i've lost all motivation now. I don't want any of this, AI has poisoned the whole ecosystem for good even if one did get back into the game, it all seems like the good old days are over and they were never that great in the first place. I miss having a paycheck more than anything else, even daily standups which I dreaded gave structure and purpose which I am unable to replace.
How are you filling your days? A few months ago I was upskilling and prepping for interviews but i've lost all motivation now. I don't want any of this, AI has poisoned the whole ecosystem for good even if one did get back into the game, it all seems like the good old days are over and they were never that great in the first place. I miss having a paycheck more than anything else, even daily standups which I dreaded gave structure and purpose which I am unable to replace. 3 comments on Hacker News.
How are you filling your days? A few months ago I was upskilling and prepping for interviews but i've lost all motivation now. I don't want any of this, AI has poisoned the whole ecosystem for good even if one did get back into the game, it all seems like the good old days are over and they were never that great in the first place. I miss having a paycheck more than anything else, even daily standups which I dreaded gave structure and purpose which I am unable to replace.
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