t17yog

I'm happy. My work is fairly rewarding, though I have some small regrets I wasn't able to pursue an academic career.

I don't regret doing this. I was a super-fast learner, and I don't think I would be able to bear a full-length school+university circuit.

Incredible amount of support from my parents through all childhood years definitely played a part. Also, since my baby years, I've always had a lot of learning stimuli - books, computers, extracurriculars etc. Although our family was fairly poor, me having access to knowledge always has been a #1 spending priority.

My career is doing well. I'm a mid-level manager (~40 people report to me) at a multi-billion dollar tech corporation. Although nothing crazy, I'd say it's not bad.

Back in my day, I have graduated with M.Sc. at age of 17. Eleven years later, still my country's record.

Ask me anything about later life of child prodigies etc.