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That is a really good question. Honestly, I never really thought about it. Nothing outside of get a degree, get an apartment, and get a job.

> You want work that demands more of you - but not so much that work becomes your life. That way lies burnout and depression, which are not what you're looking for. Yes, balance is…

I'm mid-twenties working as a Software Engineer. I'm still working at my first job out of college and making just about $80k. Not FAANG salary but supports my cost of living as of …

I've been at my company for a couple of years now but looking to go somewhere else. Mainly cause the work is just not interesting. The only problem is that all the jobs in my area …

> Have you considered maybe software engineering isn't the right career for you? Perhaps you would find more meaning in another profession. I have started to think about that. The …

Seeking advice from anyone who's beyond this stage and found a "solution. " The following realizations have placed me in an emotional spiral. 1. My job is not a good fit for me. Be…

There's an interesting trend I'm noticing. Most of my fellow peers (millenials who work in software) kinda dread work in general. We're missing any sense of "higher meaning" and fu…

A little too soon for that haha

I'm a little at a lost and could use some advice. I realize that I'm very fortunate and this is probably a problem of privilege, so I hate to lament the situation. Truth be told, I…