So I'm in my early 30's, I've built the career and got all the high position roles one strives for in our profession, travelled everywhere, lived and worked overseas and done everything I've wanted to except starting my own business.
2020 came which I feel wiped me out (mentally and economically). I've just now I would say recovered a bit, set myself up with a year worth of living expenses and moved abroad.
This should be the time where someone should go head on and try make some money on their own but instead I'm just tired. I feel like when I was younger all that effort came so easy, I was curious, I wanted things. Now I'm so lost, anxious and filled with doubt thanks to global events and AI.
I went on a shroom trip last week that taught me that I am capable, but the after effects wore off and I'm back to being me. I feel like a 20 year old. How do I not waste my time/savings and what do I focus on? Is it making the project that is fun to build my confidence? Or making money? It's only day 5 since I've moved and I'm already thinking about going back lol
Was anyone in a similar spot? What helped you?
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MisterTea•37m ago
Welcome to getting old with your friends. I still hang out with my life long high school friends. None of them are anything like me and that is good. Sometimes it can get boring because I cant talk tech but whatever, there are plenty of other things to talk about.
It also helps to make new friends. I met a bunch of people through an open source project which is fantastic. Those people I get to talk tech with. Though I have also lost the zeal for going out.
I feel that a transient lifestyle makes meaningful social interaction less common which can leave people starving for deeper social connections. Maybe that contributed and you need to a social boost?
After covid I felt less inclined to go out and that has effected me deeply as I am socially starved but feel like I have little social energy or inclination to go out. I also stopped drinking for health reasons so I don't go to bars or clubs anymore. I just fuck around with hobby stuff and hang out once in a while with old friends when the chance rolls around.
truthbe•14m ago