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Do you base all your decisions about life on a pure money maximizing algorithm?

Picking a horrible position just because of a better salary is a great way to live an unhappy life.

I have a shit job (Python DevOps in tel. co. industry). No problem with that. Previous job was in applied research. Very interesting, unfortunately the work conditions and compensation were much worse than my present-day shitshow.

Life is not only about work, I have to work to be able to pay my mortgage and to enjoy other activities.

Having happy or unhappy life, for people in the IT industry, is mostly about their mindset.

If that lifestyle suits you, sure, go for it. However, by staying in a shit job you are throwing half of your waking hours away. I know this is not an option for everyone, but if one can make enough money from the thing that one enjoy that's like getting half of your life back.

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