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Have you ever had to give up on a dream career? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 12 hours ago by SpaceFox@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I wanted to be a programmer a few years ago but I just couldn't put my head around it. Considering AI is becoming a thing I made the right call there.

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[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 11 points 10 hours ago

Growing up I wanted to be a mechanic. After I went to tech school and got into the field I learned how much of it was pushing shit on people even when it can wait or they can't afford it. I got bitched at by my boss for trying to help someone prioritize what they actually needed vs "recommended services" on more than one occasion. I tried switching shops a few times but it was always the same thing so I completely lost my passion for it. I just work on my own car now.