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> there’s no way you can work a full time job, stay healthy, and dedicate enough time to a serious new endeavor

I agree. I didn't stay very healthy when I was working a day job and also working nights / weekends. It was exhausting.

Unfortunately I didn't have enough savings to be able to quit my job. It was definitely a trade off.

That’s fair, and I assume it worked out ok for you in the end. I imagine people who are able to pull that off know who they are. Definitely understand the trade off.

I just think as general advice for young programmers, “work 60+ hour weeks” is very much the wrong message. Stay healthy and let your passion drive your work.

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