[tailspin2019]

> There are many reasons why not doing X is right, including social/mental recovery and prevention of burnout.

You suggested the question seems naive, but you’ve also listed plenty of good answers to “why aren’t you coding?”

I’m not sure you can attribute naivety to a simple question like this, and I don’t think it’s necessary. It’s just a question. It’s prompted some interesting responses in this thread.

[avindroth]

Interesting how judgment is assumed in this question. A question like “why aren’t you living in Istanbul” feels very neutral, whereas OP’s question can feel like a moral suggestion. Seems unfair to presuppose such things, though especially in a caustic way

[PeterisP]

I'd definitely also treat a question “why aren’t you living in Istanbul” as non-neutral with an implied assertion that in the absence of any specific argument it the natural choice would be to live in Istanbul; it's pretty much the nature of any question in the form "why aren't you doing X".

[tailspin2019]

Agreed.

And I’m fascinated by some of the responses to this question, including the post I was responding to. It’s really interesting.

I come with my own bias, I’d like to code more, and arguably need to, but don’t always manage the non-coding side of my work in the most optimal way.

Really interesting to read everyone’s thoughts.