[helen842000]

I too graduated in CS from a UK University but 10 years ago. It feels crazy to say that.

The times I've enjoyed working in IT the most is on contracts, being brought in for a specific problem, everyone pulling together and then moving on to something new. Then I get a short break to travel or build my own projects.

I enjoyed my 20's but the biggest thing that stopped me from enjoying it more was money. I had to work to cover food & rent and living from one month to the next means you just have to keep working.

If I had any advice for my 23 year old self it would be to get some healthy savings & exercise a lot. When opportunities arise it means you can say yes. Know exactly how much it costs to live, save day to day but regularly plan for fun.