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Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by maukdaddy »

TheSOB88 wrote: post #54
edw519 wrote: post #11

"My neck has been hurting for two years for spending so many hours in front of the computer." Is is possible that you feel crappy and are blaming your work environment? I've been sitting in front of a computer for 30 years and my neck never hurts. In fact, nothing does. No matter what you decide, you must take care of yourself. If you don't feel well, you won't be happy doing anything. There are many references on th…

Yes, share what you do to feel great.

Exercise and eating healthy are the real keys. Without regular exercise you will feel like shit, guaranteed. Eating only fast food will make you feel like shit, guaranteed.

Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by kingkawn »

Do Emergency Medical Technican Basic training at your local community college. Most places have night classes that can be completed in about 3 months. Usually you can find a job or volunteer, and before you know it you'll be faced with life or death situations. Its much easier that going to Iraq to escape it all.

Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by chez17 »

uptown wrote: post #18

Get a: a) Girlfriend b) Dog c) A hobby that doesn't involve electricity Allow your job to become just one part of your life ... not what defines your life.

Getting a dog has completely turned my life around. I wasn't uber depressed before, but I had some days where basically looking at the news made me so disgusted to be a human, I could hardly work. I was working at home, living at home, hanging out at home, etc... Get a dog, get outside 3 or 4 times a day. Having a little creature be so happy to see you every time you walk through the door he can barely contain himself ALWAYS puts a smile on your face. Obviously, you know yourself better than I do, but a dog would be my suggestion. It makes everything better, life and work.

Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by tdavis »

uptown wrote: post #18

Get a: a) Girlfriend b) Dog c) A hobby that doesn't involve electricity Allow your job to become just one part of your life ... not what defines your life.

This. I still love programming and web development and so forth, but I've realized this year that no matter how much I enjoy something, doing it (and it only) constantly is bad.

I don't care how much somebody likes pizza; if they eat it for every meal of every day, they're going to hate it eventually.

Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by tocomment »

yan wrote: post #36
mahmud wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I took a laptop and a digital camera with me and ended up hating them every step of the way. My first travels I did Africa and the middle-east, the second I did asia. In countries where I have "based" myself, anything more than 4 weeks; the laptop has been a good useful distraction. When you're shocked by a local culture which you have to deal with for extended survival (anything more substantial than a western-style…

That's beautiful. Are you still in the DC area? We should get a few people from HN for some beers.

I'd be up for that.

Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by sjf »

caffeine wrote: post #40

If you play an instrument, then make music! It's time for you to join a band and hit the road, my friend. If you have a passport, as others have said, get the hell out of dodge. Get your shots though, you don't want to come back with broken kidneys. Have you considered attending Hedonism II? It's a lot of fun...

Are you recommending a swingers club?

Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by ahlatimer »

huherto wrote: post #44
spoiledtechie wrote: post #29

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Awesome Idea!

Yes! Anything closer to El Paso TX?

Also an El Pasoan. This is the first time I've seen anyone say anything about El Paso.

There's some great areas to camp around town. I usually hit up Mesquite (there's BLM land out there that practically no one knows about) and Hueco Tanks. As for extended camping and backpacking, I'd probably suggest heading out to Big Bend or the Gila.

Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by [deleted] »

mahmud wrote: post #34
wallflower wrote: post #19

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> I am just coming back from mine; 20 countries in 2 years I'm curious. 1) Did you bring your own netbook/laptop along and 2) How well are you handling your "re-entry" (e.g. hanging out with friends who knew you pre-travel)?

I took a laptop and a digital camera with me and ended up hating them every step of the way. My first travels I did Africa and the middle-east, the second I did asia. In countries where I have "based" myself, anything more than 4 weeks; the laptop has been a good useful distraction. When you're shocked by a local culture which you have to deal with for extended survival (anything more substantial than a western-style…

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Re: Ask HN: I'm Tired of Hacking. What Do I Do? Please Advise.

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Post by juliend2 »

1-Take a long walk (walking helps a _lot_ to think about problems)

2-If you find a library, stroll inside

3-Find a book or two by using your immediate taste/intuition. anything will suffice.

4-Let it flow. You will eventually find something to do.

I would be very surprised if you don't find anything this way.

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