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Oh my god!! You nailed it. I see two categories in tech. One the builder, innovators, tinkerers, those who just wanted to use tech to draw their ideas to life. Then other is artisa…

Yes! I tested why I wasn't receiving any emails. Then I updated the link. Sorry for the inconveniences!

I have linked an email in my bio. You can contact me there!

You are really literally like me because you did the things I did. I have also dabble with them. I have also experimented with it. Only thing is I never made anything valuable. I g…

Wow!! This is literally soooo insane you managed to write so much answer in a way that is so close and dear to you. I would really love to have a long discussion with you but I don…

> It's basically all downsides pretty much, and the only upside is being able to work on your passion - which is what motivates people who get into those fields. Yes!! I can totall…

It seems like both of us have similar definition of an average. That's really cool that you got my idea of being average. Thank you! So do you have any clue how I can optimize the …

> They don't realize their problem has probably been solved many, many times before. They'll attempt to reinvent the wheel instead of using a proven solution like an existing libra…

I did these tests some times ago! If I fall into INTP/ENTP because I think of myself as an ambivert and my introvertness is a spectrum that varies with my emotions. Thanks for poin…

Sure, take your time! After reading your reply: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36693161 , it resonated with me because I am this type of learner. I need to break things fast,…

Arguing with you has been quite productive! Thanks for writing the detailed response. It shows me the perspective of where you come from. I am baffled and in awe at what you can ac…

Okay, so going by your definition, I am a loser. Your first attempt put me in a derogatory way saying, "Stay far away from my companies.... barf" Then you stick to the idea of call…

> Learning is part of the job. I don't know what to say. For example, I recently designed some webpage or made some prototype app using X framework in Y language. Do you consider t…

I don't know how to argue on that. Learning is a slow process that takes time and effort. The results aren't visible immediately. Meanwhile industry wants to get the job done and b…

Oh no, I thought the salary would be adjusted for inflation. Are there no social safety nets? This is really sad to know that salary isn't adjusted for living expenses!

Thanks for letting me know!

wow, what is wrong with being average and trying to enjoy life? I am pretty sure you have zero contribution to llvm, pytorch, react, vue, js, c, python, linux, or heck even the dev…

Oh!! Thank you!! These are the answers I am looking for because these never crossed my thoughts. These are boring and no one likes them! Exactly my taste.

Okay! This makes sense. Culture is important! However, I kindly request you to not conclude that wanting to be average doesn't mean not having interest in the field. It's the contr…

So it likes transition into a business roles or try to be CEO. My question, is there no way to be eternally stuck as "senior/staff engineer". I do not want anything beyond that. Th…

Yeah, totally. At least I would try to communicate on important decisions. However, I have zero interest in making decisions, making presentation, trying to prove things or any of …

And there is chances of being automated out. Since I will just be the bottom fodder. Everything I use, read and learn has been already made by someone. I have never once truly made…

For clarification: The rat-race is tiring. I have given up on it even before starting. The hardest thing in life is giving up. It took a long self talk to reach an agreement where …

In your opinion, which role is the best to be average at? From compensation, work/life balance, fulfillment, career opportunities, etc? 1. Frontend Engineer 2. Backend Engineer 3. …