[keiferski]

Try to avoid reading these types of posts while you’re young. It’s very easy to become convinced that the “working world” is a giant evil conspiracy and that you should avoid it at all costs.

And then you’ll turn 30 and realize that you need money to buy stuff that you want. Important stuff, not frivolous consumer goods. And you’ll wish that you had pushed through the immaturity of youth and developed a good work ethic and a network you can use to find a decent job.

If you’re going to become anti-work, at least do it after a decade or two of hard work. You’ll have firsthand experience of the topic and (hopefully) some money to plan an escape.

I’d also note that with remote jobs, it’s easier than ever to build a life around something other than work. It’s entirely possible to work 5-8 hours a day, then spend the other 8 hours skiing/reading/gardening/whatever your hobby is.

[vikmals]

I think its already too late for me. I've seen too many negative posts about working as a software engineer that I would rather choose to create something on my own.

I've spent most of my spare time programming stuff for Minecraft, because I liked the game and the challenge + appreciation from others. I could programm all night long for this game. Sadly the motivation has faded.

Nowadays I am constantly scrolling hn, watching yt videos etc. in the hope to find something that finally sparks my interest again.

Not sure if I can find this in a 9 to 5 job.

[Probiotic6081]

Get out while you still can! I think a lot of software engineers are only content with their job because they're unaware to the alternatives to working as a corporate drone. You might be good at it and it might comfortably bring in a lot of money but it doesn't sound like that's what you truly care about so they're not really convincing arguments.