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Re: Ask HN: I don't want to be a founder anymore

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Post by _Tev »

throwanem wrote: post #510
_Tev wrote: post #506

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Please look up numbers before you claim such ludicrous things next time. http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS So you spend 3,3% of your GDP opposed to what, EU's 1,5% of GDP? And how much of it is for failed wars such as Iraqi one? You might not look so misinformed next time if you find some sources for your claims...

I see 14.5% vs. 4.1%, US and EU respectively, in the 2015 figures listed there. US and EU GDP being roughly equal, this works out to an absolute factor of ~3.5x as well as a relative one, which strikes me as fairly significant. To be sure, US military spending isn't purely motivated by our concern for our NATO commitments. But, considering that the US contribution constitutes by far the lion's share of resources avai…

Look at the share of the GDP being spent. You probably have smaller (% of GDP) budget than we do.

Re: Ask HN: I don't want to be a founder anymore

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Post by throwanem »

_Tev wrote: post #521
throwanem wrote: post #510

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I see 14.5% vs. 4.1%, US and EU respectively, in the 2015 figures listed there. US and EU GDP being roughly equal, this works out to an absolute factor of ~3.5x as well as a relative one, which strikes me as fairly significant. To be sure, US military spending isn't purely motivated by our concern for our NATO commitments. But, considering that the US contribution constitutes by far the lion's share of resources avai…

Look at the share of the GDP being spent. You probably have smaller (% of GDP) budget than we do.

That is GDP percentage. I'm not sure where else I should be looking.

Re: Ask HN: I don't want to be a founder anymore

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Post by gardnr »

jordan801 wrote: post #452
gardnr wrote: post #411

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There are studies that show a sub-recreational dose is beneficial for depression and for chronic headaches. I haven't met a person yet that suffers from chronic headaches that is adverse to trying a low dosage.

That said, it's always best to do it with someone who has experience, remains sober, and can guide you in a positive manner. It can be easy to become caught in a negative place, although, maybe not at a small dosage, still ill-advised, in my opinion.

Definitely not bad advice. Especially if it's your first time trying to dose correctly. It could be easy to get it wrong and it would always be better to have a buddy; like these folks from Netherlands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz9yC6WkWA0

Re: Ask HN: I don't want to be a founder anymore

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Post by danmaz74 »

throwanem wrote: post #520
danmaz74 wrote: post #511

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Yes, the fact that we can take for granted some things that you don't was exactly my point. Here, when you think about getting seriously sick, what most people think about is the loss of health - the loss of money comes very far behind. Regarding military spending, I'm surely grateful of NATO - especially during the cold war - but I think you're severely underestimating European defense capabilities and, most importa…

Well, hell. I've been arguing against NATO for years, for much the same reason as I've tended to argue against the scale of our military expenditures in general - namely, that it's an obsolete waste of money better spent elsewhere. You're right about the cost of our carrier groups - what's worse is that, in any war with a serious opponent, they're just going to be gone , because they have no meaningful defense agains…

I see your point. Anyway, I don't think that NATO by itself adds a significant amount of expenses on top of the national, "non-NATO" military expense of the participants.

Regarding Trump, IIRC he already changed his mind about NATO being obsolete, the point now is "just" that the allies should spend more.

Re: Ask HN: I don't want to be a founder anymore

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Post by silverbax88 »

throwanem wrote: post #383

I don't know directly from any of this, because I am an unlettered redneck with air-cooled teeth and a net worth in the middle four figures. But if I had a serious prospect of ending up with genuine fuck-you money, and all I had to do to get it was keep doing what I was already doing and gut it out for a few more years, then that is precisely what I would do, to the best of my ability. I get that you're suffering, an…

Eloquently said and I 100% agree. I worked as a blue collar worker for many years and the number of times I've heard people claim that working construction or retail was 'stress free' have no concept of that which they speak. I could elaborate, but your comments make the point exactly.

Re: Ask HN: I don't want to be a founder anymore

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Post by doppioslash »

What you're feeling is sanity giving you a reality check.

The possibility of starting to hate your own startup isn't much considered, but as you found out definitely exist. You might be heading towards a nice nervous breakdown. Definitely consider seriously making your load lighter, either by delegating your job, or quitting altogether.

You're not going to get those years of life back.

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