But more importantly, you yourself will steal your time. We spend our days in jobs that lead us nowhere closer to the dreams we may or not be hiding from ourselves."
Sean, love the story. Interesting parallel as I too was a law clerk at a top law firm headed to law school -but- decided I didn't want to work the crazy hours, get fat, divorced and grumpy like most of the partners I observed - Except your story ends up with you being a successful developer while I wonder if it's too late for 55 year old me to do what I truly love. I chased the tech money and while it worked (for a while), without a purpose you believe in, it's hollow. Thanks for sharing your story as it's been super inspirational and makes me feel, despite a tangled path, I too might end up in a place that is truly gratifying.
Great stuff here Sean. My path has been very different, but just as squiggly of a line. We need to get more stories like yours out there, thanks for sharing
Powerful - "People will steal your time.
But more importantly, you yourself will steal your time. We spend our days in jobs that lead us nowhere closer to the dreams we may or not be hiding from ourselves."
Yessir...!
Sean, love the story. Interesting parallel as I too was a law clerk at a top law firm headed to law school -but- decided I didn't want to work the crazy hours, get fat, divorced and grumpy like most of the partners I observed - Except your story ends up with you being a successful developer while I wonder if it's too late for 55 year old me to do what I truly love. I chased the tech money and while it worked (for a while), without a purpose you believe in, it's hollow. Thanks for sharing your story as it's been super inspirational and makes me feel, despite a tangled path, I too might end up in a place that is truly gratifying.
Thank you for sharing your story with me. I truly believe it’s never too late!
Needed this -- was just part of a large unexpected layoff and am currently searching for what’s next
I am so sorry to hear this! Always a tough situation. I hope it leads to something big and better for you!
Great stuff here Sean. My path has been very different, but just as squiggly of a line. We need to get more stories like yours out there, thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment Matt!
Loved this, heartfelt and genuine, plus insightful for those looking up their ladders