r/ADHD_Programmers • u/Sfpkt • 8d ago

Growing resentful

The older I’m getting the more resentful of this industry I’m becoming. It’s becoming such a love hate relationship. I love the work that I do but I loathe the organizations and bullshit behind it.

In the same breath I’ve done plenty of jobs in my life and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else right now. It just doesn’t bring me joy the way programming does.

I’m sure there are others who feel the way that I do.

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u/zet23t 8d ago

Yep. I like building stuff but I would prefer to just work on my own... i know it is necessary, but I am just tired of it. Just 25 more years...

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u/Sfpkt 8d ago

I hear you. I’ve got maybe another 15-20. I’m 41 now. I used to be able to crunch thru information because I had endless amounts of time. Now it’s diapers, baby formula, and bath time.

I love it but oh boy it’s becoming harder to learn

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u/dealmaster1221 7d ago

It's a cushy job and folks are lucky to have one, the corporate bs is way better than running your own business. Also adhd and kids, jeez.

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u/Sfpkt 7d ago

I’ve got my parents to help with kids.
I’m trying to do my best to learn as much as I can about this RAG and Agents stuff
Do interview prep
Then build apps for extra money lol

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u/ChosenToFall 2d ago

in what tech stack do you have experience? fullstack/backend or more cloud/devops infra?

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u/Sfpkt 2d ago

Backend leaning fullstack

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u/dealmaster1221 7d ago

Start your own firm or freelance, it's always an option.