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freshnoteon Let’s Be Less Productive

I get paid, but I'm feeling the squeeze by everyone for lower rates (I do freelance web design, writing, social media management).

When not doing client work, I experiment with new ideas, products and so on, and so there are time and development costs and more misses than hits.

Admittedly, I'm not a materialist guy, but my point is knowing a lot of tech stuff and working long hours doesn't guarantee wealth. I might even be better off financially if I didn't know this stuff.

freshnoteon Let’s Be Less Productive

I consider myself highly productive, efficient (when I'm not on HN) and reasonably smart and informed, and yet I'm not living any better than other people who don't even know how to turn on a computer and never read books.

In terms of material wealth, I'm way behind many others my age (I don't own furniture or a vehicle).

Still trying to figure that one out.

freshnoteon RIM rumored to lay off 2,000 more workers soon

On the extremely rare occasion I find myself waiting for an email, I take a deep breath and get back into the present moment.

freshnoteon RIM rumored to lay off 2,000 more workers soon

I hear people say the BB is faster at email, but by how much? A few seconds? Even if the difference is a few minutes, it doesn't compensate for BBs many other shortcomings.

Is there something I'm missing?

FYI, I'm a long time iPhone user.

freshnoteon Buying Adobe Photoshop CS6

The last two times I've reinstalled CS4 on my PC, I've had to call Adobe support (I recall having to root around the website for a phone number). Both times, the support person requested to remote log into my computer so they could reinstate the serial number.

I allowed it, but wasn't happy about the invasion of privacy.

freshnoteon Buying Adobe Photoshop CS6

I've used GIMP for as long as I've been making websites it seems (about 12 years) and it works fine. I'm not a graphic designer though, so I'm not doing anything radical.

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It sounds like you are suffering a mentally illness. You need to see a doctor and get medication for it. What city are you in? If you leave a question at Ask MetaFilter and Reddit about where to find financial aid and resources for someone in your city, you can get lots of answers.

In fact, there may already be answers you need there. Do some searches and check it out.

Look, I have been homeless several times in my adult life (I'm now 40). You can survive and get out, but you need to get help for your mental condition first. That should be your #1 priority.

Please: get treatment for your mental condition ASAP. You need a functioning mind to navigate your life to a better place.