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Hi, a software developer here. I also feel like you. Started coding very young, then uni, first job, first team leader position, then moved to Europe for 5 years working in big companies ( and saving as much as I could). Now I'm back home in Latin America. Built a couple of houses cash with savings, got married. But I'm bored so I spend my time playing with my 3d printer and home automation little projects in my spare time. I don't think I will last much longer working on something I don't enjoy.

Every month I save enough for living at least 3 months (4.5k USD ) without working which is quite good, but on the other hand, I don't like what I do. It's tough to quit when you know other people are struggling to pay for basic needs in other areas.

I guess my plan is to keep saving and at some point next year ( when I get around 2-3 years worth of expenses) do something about it.

Anyways, at the moment my hobbies keep me going. That's my advice, a hobbie.



What kind of home automation projects are you working on?




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