I built a site that visualizes continuous glucose monitor data.
Everything is stored in your browser's database so there is no server and I (you) don't have to worry about securing or sharing your data.
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> maybe this industry is just plain fucking boring and I should accept that and move on
I've been trying to get out of the industry but the golden handcuffs make it so difficult.
I got a short keyboard (no number pad) for the ergonomics. I've been battling ergonomics pains (mainly shoulder). After reading many articles one mentioned getting a shorter keyboard so you don't have to move your hand as far to transition from keyboard to mouse. I gave it a try and it does help. I do miss the number pad though!
When I was about 13 we got the "Internet" (AOL). I quickly discovered these "Haxor Tools" for AOL. These apps would do stupid things in AOL like "IM Bombs", send ASCII art to chatrooms, etc. I wanted some specific features so I started looking into programming. My dad happened to have Visual Basic 2.0 (on something like 20 3.5inch floppies) so I loaded that up and started reading!
It was a slow start to understand how programming worked but once I reached a certain understanding and things started to click I was off and running. I built a few AOL "haxor tools" and then progressed into web sites and then got really into Linux and FreeBSD (and C/C++).
I was home-schooled from grade 6 through 12. With most of those years technically being "unschooled". I'm an INTP and was left to learn by myself. I believe having this personality type greatly helped me learn a lot and VERY quickly.
Fast forward a few years, I got a job at 18 as a tech support specialist for a local ISP.I built a few internal tools for the company but my job was tech support not programmer...
A year or so later I started studying to get my GED. Got the GED in a couple months and that was the end of my education. No middle school, high school, or college.
I then got a job at a medium sized software company doing tech support. I did that for 2 years then they promoted me into a junior developer role. I had created a handful of internal tools for the support department which is how I was noticed by the development team and therefore recruited.
From here on I've been in senior developer roles at a handful of companies (startups to Fortune 50 companies).
I currently work for an all remote consulting company, live in a low cost of living part of the country (USA), and make a low FAANG salary (maybe 5x the local wages).
I design, build, maintain, and support a lot of various sites, tools, and services. Is it everything I've dreamed of? Pretty much but watch out for burnout.
I believe my success can be attributed to being very good at self education and doing it quickly (see INTP definition). That coupled with "do the job you wish to have" and being noticed for it. I was in tech support but I also built tools for the company. This was noticed and rewarded.
I'm happy to answer any questions you might have.
If the school/community manages to create a safe in-person learning environment for the next few months my son will transfer to in-person learning. I highly doubt this will happen though given the current trends.
Can you elaborate on this? Can you recommend any resources?
Note that this is for ALL unmanned aircraft not just drones.
Just got back into it after a 10+ year absence for almost the exact same reasons as you -- relax, get my mind off shit.
It's stressful as hell (in a good way) but you will clear your mind of everything once you're in the air (no time to think about work when you're trying not to nose dive $1000 into the ground).
oh, and the usual stuff: cooking, riding motorcycles, fishing...
My plan is a good chair + regular breaks + fidgeting. I just got a Simply Fit Board that I keep under my desk. I rest my feet on it and occasionally use it like I'm playing a double bass drum, then balancing on it during phone calls/meetings.
Nobody uses it but it was a good learning experience.