Dec. 21, 2024
Generative AI has made my job as a software engineer much easier, but it’s also a bit scary. The question everyone is asking is whether AI will replace my job.
The next question is, what can I do to secure my future? What are the skills that are hard for AI?
For years, I have enjoyed photography, and I hope to turn it into a business when I retire to stay busy. It does seem that generative AI will eliminate the need for a lot of photography as well. Businesses could create ads from quick snapshots of their products, and people could generate professional photos from their family snapshots, etc.
Aug. 9, 2024
Ski Mountaineering Shop
jcborro on HN is opened a ski mountaineering shop after 20 years in software development.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23952057
Realtor
Some developer pivoted to real estate.
For example, poulsbohemian on HN, switched to selling real estate after 20 years in software development.
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23952181
Product Management
Product management seems an easy pivot for many software developers.
Ref: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23959642
Feb. 6, 2024
“The things you own end up owning you.” - Chuck Palahniuk.
I was minimalist. It was very easy and stress-free life. I did own many things but but only after careful planning and I was quick to sell things that didn’t meet my expectations or once I stopped using them.
I also used to live well below my means. I felt free because loss of job or any other financial crisis would not affect me much.
