As a young woman in software, it is easy to see that there is plentiful, well-paying work. But having taken some time off after getting laid off from my last job at FAANG, I often struggle to explain to myself how what I'm doing really, truly benefits the world. In 10 years, what will I tell my children about what I do now? What will I be proud of - would they be proud of that database optimization that was so _technically_ interesting or would they be proud of helping make people's lives easier? In essence, during my job search I'm trying to find a role that would lead to a satisfying answer to that question. *I'd love to hear your stories, about how you've thought about what software is with respect to society*, especially for those of you who've been in it for a long time.
So, Hacker News, what about your role would you be proud of in 10 years? In 30 years? What would your peers be proud of, or your children - are they different?
So, Hacker News, what about your role would you be proud of in 10 years? In 30 years? What would your peers be proud of, or your children - are they different?