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whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

I'm going to bed now. Thanks again for all the support!

whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

Yes, I've been contemplating this for a long time. Actually, I already went back once already - and ended up here again after just two months. My biggest problem is that I've been out of a job for ages and I don't have much in the way of qualifications and skills. The most likely jobs I could get back home are things like delivery or burger flipping. I know, beggars can't be choosers. In the past, I wouldn't have given such jobs a thought. However, recently, I've been seriously considering it. I guess I got way too lazy.

whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

I'm 35. I could theoretically go to university. But I would first have to study one year to pass the university entrance exam. In any case, I would rather avoid it. If university were a realistic option for me, I probably wouldn't be in the situation I am today.

whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

A) I would like to put in as much as I can. I'm pretty sure I could do four hours a day - maybe more.

B) It's old, but it's the only public repo I have. If you want, I can give you access to a private repo on Bitbucket. That one is from last year. I haven't done any coding since. https://github.com/qisine/jobs4ants.com

whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

That's true. But my problem is - what else can I do? I have no other qualifications. I'm currently doing translations and it's extremely boring. It's just a part-time job and I could never see myself do this full-time. I tried other things, too, but nothing can compare to coding. Although I often got frustrated, there were also many times when finished a day of coding, went to bed and couldn't wait to start again the next morning. I never felt this way with any other job I did. Another comment mentioned customer support. I guess I will give that a try.

whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

Cambodia

whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

Thank you, sir!

whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

No, I don't have any kind of formal training. I would be willing to relocate.

whysineon Ask HN: Reached rock-bottom low point in my life – how to get back up?

You're right, I didn't think about that. I would be totally willing to do customer support. Just kind of difficult to find. Upwork rejected my resume last time I tried to sign up. But maybe, I should try and pursue that route.