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Ask HN: Alternative careers for a developer

I like making things but am considering giving up on being a developer. What other careers are there that use a similar skill set that you would recommend?

I'm considering architecture, industrial design, interaction design, etc

Reasons for giving up on software development:

1) I'm not very good at it.

2) I would prefer to make something physical and substantial I can show people. Screens don't impress any more.

3) I have RSI which means I can go for weeks without being able to use a computer.

Any suggestions?

38 points ilikekittens 17 years ago 65 comments

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