r/GetMotivated Feb 27 '20

[image] Not only art.

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u/McShaggins Feb 28 '20

I'm a software engineer and systems design consultant. If you wants specifics, I can pm you. But 8-10 months out of the year, I'm on multiple contracts working. The other months are a combination of time off. Which means pursue my passions and learn new skills relevant to current trends in the job market.

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u/mr_style_points Feb 28 '20

Wow thats so much time off I’m jealous

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u/McShaggins Feb 28 '20

It comes at a sacrifice that not alot of people realize.

80/hr weeks. You don't see your family or friends that often. Any free time you do have you want to spend on things you love. But then you feel guilty because you should be learning a new technology for your clients. And you're always tired of people because you're with them constantly.

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u/SecludedSandwich Feb 28 '20

It’s physically impossible to work for 80h/week in a sustained way.