[655066]

I've spent 5 years at university and turning 30 this year, I'm going to quit my job in about a month and throw it all away. Can't say that my family is thrilled but I'm gaining weight like crazy, don't like my job, I don't fit in the culture, I don't like sitting down all day in front of a computer, I drink to much because of this.

I'm playing with the thought of opening a store in some small country town where I can cook food and sell basic necessities.

Is it a good plan, who knows but going on like I do now is also unsustainable.

So you're not alone and sometimes you just have to go for it.

[bryanrasmussen]

>I'm playing with the thought of opening a store in some small country town where I can cook food and sell basic necessities.

my experience with people who decide to go live somewhere rural after giving up on the suburban/urban existence.

1. you will probably be the outsider, for more than a decade. It's not Schitt's creek.

2. small country store does not actually seem like a sustainable business model in today's world. You might end up having to work at Walmart's in a few years

sorry if it sounds harsh, but my experience is if you want to move from a situation you find unendurable you have to be disciplined not to try to dream yourself to a better place.

What to do then? No idea, I know a guy who quit programming to be personal trainer / masseuse. I would hate that. Even the worst programming job I ever had would be preferable to me. So I don't think I can really suggest optimal strategies, just point out the weakness in the one you're considering. Which I guess makes this a very HN comment.

[655066]

I come from a small country town and moved in to the city and have disliked living here since the start, multiple cities actually. And yes I know that country people are special when it comes to accepting new people.

It won't be easy but France24 had some good stories about people who had done just that. They worked hard but for the moment they seemed to think that they had made the right decisions. I have enough money to live for more than a year without making a single penny so it's not that as bad as it sound.

Well plan C is going back to industrial work I did during the summers at university. Very dirty, very rough but at the end of the day I felt better than I do now. My boss said that I can come back anytime so that's always a backup.

[portmanteaufu]

> It won't be easy but France24 had some good stories about people who had done just that.

Do you live in France/the EU? If so, I suspect moving to a lower paying position offering greater job satisfaction will be much more feasible than if you live in the US.

[speedgoose]

Health is extremely important, so if you are gaining weight quickly you should address this issue seriously. Switching from a boring office job to a job where you cook and have access to a lot of food has its risks from the point of view of someone who just read your comment.

From your comment, it seems that you may eat and drink to cope with your problems. If reducing your calories intake on the long term is very difficult, you should consider seeking professional help, notably psychological help. That will improve the quality and duration of your life.

[655066]

Not really sure why you're being down voted, you're right.

And yes I eat and drink to cope with my problems, but knowing what the problem is often no enough to fix it.

[jf22]

And OP shouldn't assume completely changing his life won't also be stressful. Moving away from everything you know is hard.

By starting a business you'll also add stressors. The financial security and low-risk nature of software development is one of the best parts.

[dataviz1000]

I recommend staying, even living, in hostels for a while. Also, stay in a crew house in Fort Lauderdale starting late October. You might find some interesting adventures.

[655066]

Yes I do plan on jumping around for a while to see if I find anything else that tickles me.

[r0b05]

So what are you going to do for work instead?