Ask HN: Older developers what health issues has the job caused you?

#1

Post by jonathan-kosgei » Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 7:01 AM UTC

What health issues do you have that were directly caused by the nature of tech work?

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#2

Post by gregjor » Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 7:48 AM UTC

62 yrs old, 40 years staring at screens. Possibly myopia, eye doctor says maybe from my work, maybe genetic. Other than that nothing I can think of.

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#3

Post by emrah » Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 8:02 AM UTC

Switch to a track ball, mouse is bad for your wrist.

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#4

Post by gregjor » Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 10:17 AM UTC

gregjor wrote: post #2

62 yrs old, 40 years staring at screens. Possibly myopia, eye doctor says maybe from my work, maybe genetic. Other than that nothing I can think of.

My brother-in-law worked for 30 years as a mason (cement and bricks). He has serious permanent back injuries and lung damage from dust. One of my younger brothers worked for two decades as a stock broker, he suffers from alcoholism, ulcers, migraines.

I got off easy, I think.

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#5

Post by prirun » Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 4:19 PM UTC

Realize that software dev is a sedentary job and make sure to get regular exercise outside of your job.

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#6

Post by ashwagary » Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 6:51 PM UTC

Was developing lower back issues earlier on due to not caring about office chair selection. Easy fix and well worth it.