I wished I spent more time with friends. Early days I wanted to learn and make the next big thing, and spent a lot of my time after work reading up on design patterns, stacks, etc. Even launched a product, but it failed.
Looking back, I saw a lot of my friends went on trips to Europe, Asia, Africa, and across America. They had a lot of fun and made memories. I have none of that, and less.
Now that we're all reaching middle age, maybe I have more money, but I can tell you it's not worth it. And it's not like I can make up time and go on more trips now, we're all in a different life stage.
Don't miss the boat being young, trying to be a 10x ninja hacker is worthless, especially with how the industry treats its minority workers.
You're in your 20s with minimal responsibilities for 10 years. You're in the rest of your life, with all of your friends getting married and settling down, and no way to really have all those wild and fun trips with friends, for potentially a lot longer.
Comments
I wished I spent more time with friends. Early days I wanted to learn and make the next big thing, and spent a lot of my time after work reading up on design patterns, stacks, etc. Even launched a product, but it failed.
Looking back, I saw a lot of my friends went on trips to Europe, Asia, Africa, and across America. They had a lot of fun and made memories. I have none of that, and less.
Now that we're all reaching middle age, maybe I have more money, but I can tell you it's not worth it. And it's not like I can make up time and go on more trips now, we're all in a different life stage.
Don't miss the boat being young, trying to be a 10x ninja hacker is worthless, especially with how the industry treats its minority workers.
I’d wager some of your friends who did that (secretly) envy you and regret not acquiring as much knowledge and/or experience as you did.
You're in your 20s with minimal responsibilities for 10 years. You're in the rest of your life, with all of your friends getting married and settling down, and no way to really have all those wild and fun trips with friends, for potentially a lot longer.