Very similar situation here. Working as dev and software architect currently and need to get back to building more meaningful stuff. Can’t stand the corporate world.
But it’s hard to make a cut and loose a stable and decent income.
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I gave myself EOY to come to a conclusion and give more purpose to my skills. I need to build confidence and probably a circle of people around me, which currently lacks.
Amsterdam, or the local culture, doesn't help in that sense. The sciovinism here reaches unimaginable peaks
Most of my time is in northern Alberta.. I see the world and all the possibilities I could be doing .. but feel stuck in a sense
Feels like I’m an outsider to this magical world that has so many things to offer
I guess we are grateful for social media..
I hope you gain the confidence you need🫂 and you can do what you love
I can relate. I’m getting fed up with nonsense from my current (corporate) income source. If they’d just get out of my way I’d be more productive and less frustrated.
Indeed, the frustration coming from the 9-5 is over the roof.
It is the people, the mentality, lack of ambition, creativity, the feeling of constantly working below your skillet, and most importantly, putting a lot of effort into something you don't support or believe.
Sometimes I feel so undervalued from any point of view. And time waste is another primary driver.
On the other hand, I know that I live in a country where I don't fit in, with, for my needs, major flaws all over any area. And the right people do not surround me, so the process is a little slower than it should be.
You know that our most precious possession is time? Don't wait too long to live in such a way that you are happy. I know that sounds simple. 🫂 (Maybe I should follow my own advice 🤔)
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