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		wing-_-nuts 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Programmer Identity Crisis I got stupidly lucky that one of my hobbies as an avid indoorsman was not only valued by the private sector but also happened to pay well. This career was literally the only thing that saved me from a life of poverty.

jimbokun 6 months ago | [–]

Yep, and the younger people like us growing up now are just fucked.

cool_man_bob 6 months ago | [–]

Don’t worry, once you’re no longer needed you’ll get to experience that life of poverty you missed out.

wing-_-nuts 6 months ago | [–]

Nah, I've reached the point where I'll be just fine. Don't worry about me.

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