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		sdgsfsfgfg on Feb 1, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: How happy are you working as a programmer? But the thing is I could have been an MD, lawyer or someone in finance - these things were well within my reach. But I was sold a false dream and now I am stuck in misery.

rifung on Feb 1, 2016 | [–]

Why not just switch? Is it too late? You can always take out loans if it's money; that's what most people would have to do anyway I imagine.

endzone on Feb 3, 2016 | [–]

working conditions in all of those industries are terrible compared to almost all software jobs. and the work in finance and law is tedious. you're dreaming.

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