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Quitting engineering to pursue art full-time

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181 points Tomte | 6 comments | 27 Apr 24 10:26 UTC | HN request time: 0.829s | source | bottom
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redbell ◴[30 Apr 24 21:16 UTC] No.40216444[source]▶
If I were to transition from software engineering, I'd prioritize a role that meets the following criteria:

  1. Minimizes screen time and doesn't rely heavily on computers for productivity.

  2. Allows me to disconnect after work without constant notifications or calls.

  3. Offers stability, requiring minimal adaptation to new trends or technologies.

  4. Lastly,  and more importantly, not easily replaceable by AI in the near future.
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1. ertgbnm ◴[30 Apr 24 21:21 UTC] No.40216525[source]▶
Masseuse or physical trainer are the only jobs that I can think would qualify.

No screen time, no one needs a midnight massage (although your work hours would probably not be 9-5.), not reliant on technology, and going to take a while for AI to replace.

Very few good jobs fulfill criteria number 2.

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2. kodt ◴[30 Apr 24 21:36 UTC] No.40216666[source]▶
Don't most physical labor jobs and trades fulfill number 2?
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3. harimau777 ◴[01 May 24 00:42 UTC] No.40218252[source]▶
Those generally aren't good jobs. In particular they tend to pay poorly and destroy your body.
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4. ertgbnm ◴[01 May 24 12:32 UTC] No.40222250[source]▶
Not necessarily. A lot of contractors are on call at a moments notice, work crazy hours, and take home all sorts of health related problems.
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5. kodt ◴[02 May 24 14:05 UTC] No.40236479{3}[source]▶
Many pay well with good benefits if you have a good union. Yes physical labor is hard on your body, but in your 20s and 30s you can probably handle it just fine. You just need to move into a foreman/management position before you get too old.
6. kodt ◴[02 May 24 14:07 UTC] No.40236492{3}[source]▶
I was thinking a good union shop job. Yeah independent guys working for themselves is a different story.