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Quitting engineering to pursue art full-time

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181 points Tomte | 1 comments | 27 Apr 24 10:26 UTC | HN request time: 0.327s | source
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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. chasd00 ◴[30 Apr 24 21:23 UTC] No.40216542[source]▶
if you live in a place with lots of sun and rain you can make a pretty good living owning a yard service and employing a small crew. A childhood friend of mine in FL worked as a mower and then bought the business when his boss was ready to retire. I think he does well into 6 figures and supports his family with it.

edit: i will say he and his crew are pretty amazing at what they do. Speed and quality is unbelievable (it's been 20 years since i've seen him work though)

edit2: i've also heard of people buying a backhoe, dump truck, and a trailer and making 6 figures doing random contracts.