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Re: Ask HN: Why aren't you working on a startup?

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Post by davidjnelson »

orionblastar wrote: post #9

I got a lot of good ideas for apps and startups. I have worked as a programmer for $150,000/year jobs and have multiple degrees. In 2003 I became disabled and too sick to work. I want to get back into working again, but I have this rare mental illness called schizoaffective disorder and it is misunderstood and has elements like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I am also 45 years old now, and too old for anyone to…

Hey man, sorry to hear about your illness. I know someone with schizophrenia and man it is a seriously sad and misunderstood disease. I don't have much to offer, but I was hoping just reaching out to give you a big Internet hug might brighten your day.

Re: Ask HN: Why aren't you working on a startup?

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Post by dome82 »

orionblastar wrote: post #9

I got a lot of good ideas for apps and startups. I have worked as a programmer for $150,000/year jobs and have multiple degrees. In 2003 I became disabled and too sick to work. I want to get back into working again, but I have this rare mental illness called schizoaffective disorder and it is misunderstood and has elements like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I am also 45 years old now, and too old for anyone to…

Sorry about your illness. You seem to have lots of experience in this field and you should start working on some business apps for Linux and smartphone. You can also write a business plans and that's great.

In your life, you should focus on things that you are in control, such as your desire and goals. You can't do much about things that you don't have control like people's opinions.

Start building, show what you are doing and probably, this people at Saint Louis will change their attitude. If they don't, you should not care at all. Some people will not understand how you feel until they get in the same your situation some day. Smile them back and try harder in what you love to do.

Have a great day!

P.S:Join some events like Startup Weekend, pitch your ideas or join other teams. It is a easier way to improve your social skills.

Re: Ask HN: Why aren't you working on a startup?

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Post by oziegler »

I am 19 years old and first want to finish my bachelor business degree in Europe, because no one would take me seriously, yet.

On my exchange, hopefully to a tier 1 US university, I hope to find people who inspire me and my future cofounder.

I am a business guy and have started two social business projects already, but I want to open an Internet start-up after my studies.

If someone here (Developers) is looking for an idea and a cofounder, write me.

Re: Ask HN: Why aren't you working on a startup?

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Post by kohanz »

It's a good question. For me, right now, the thing holding me back is the risk. With a wife, a mortgage, and a baby on the way, leaving a well-paying "safe" job is a somewhat scary prospect. It wouldn't be impossible, but I haven't gathered the courage to make that jump yet.

I continue to work on side-projects, hoping to build enough momentum to reduce the risk to the point where making the jump seems reasonable.

Re: Ask HN: Why aren't you working on a startup?

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Post by swah »

I tried that but treated it as a project and it didn't work.

Now I'm working in a uni project but I'm not happy in the job... too much bureocracy, and I don't get to write much software, which is what I thought I was going to do here...

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