bigJavaLava

That is a really good question. Honestly, I never really thought about it. Nothing outside of get a degree, get an apartment, and get a job.

> You want work that demands more of you - but not so much that work becomes your life. That way lies burnout and depression, which are not what you're looking for.

Yes, balance is key. I guess you can't have the best of both worlds?

> Have you considered maybe software engineering isn't the right career for you? Perhaps you would find more meaning in another profession.

I have started to think about that. The thing is, I genuinely do love working on fun side projects and coding. Just when it's something interesting or affects people or a cause.

A little too soon for that haha