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1. harimau777 · 1790791864 · focus · HN ↗

   Have any of these articles actually addressed HOW software developers are supposed to retrain for good jobs? Personally I have neither the money nor the years to go back to college to get a livable job.

   1. justonceokay · 1790792124 · focus · HN ↗

      Just like everyone else. I have a feeling your definition of “livable” is not in line with the reality that most people face. You share more in common with a stay-at-home mom going back to school to become a phlebotomist than you think. It’s just pride gets in the way

      1. hnlmorg · 1790794665 · focus · HN ↗

         A stay-at-home mom isn’t bringing any income in so has the luxury of being able to fail.

         Whereas many of us can’t take a loss of income for months while we retrain.

         1. OroPla · 1790798844 · focus · HN ↗

            I don't get it. Didn't you live way below your means so you can save up money for retirement? I've got enough money saved to get away with being jobless for about a decade.

            1. hn_acc1 · 1790803445 · focus · HN ↗

               Is that in cash, so if the stock market drops 80%, it's still true?

               1. triceratops · 1790805229 · focus · HN ↗

                  If the stock market drops 80% and stays there for longer than a year it's Great Depression 2.0. Retraining won't do jack shit. There'll be breadlines, governments paying people to dig ditches and build trails in national parks.

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