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Cake day: June 8th, 2024

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  • Ive been programming as a hobby before I got a degree in game programming last year. I applied to as many companies as I could, for 6 months, before my funds ran dry. I was forced to go back to min wage.

    I’ve seen people program, and I’ve seen people “program”. People who “program” do it 10 times faster than someone who takes the time to solve the problem and build a modular solution that scales.

    Who is the company going to hire, the person who fixes it fastest, or the person who fixes it right?

    I’m using my degree to seek a new career. I love programming, but I can’t fight the industry.


  • Not exactly. There is a web-based game called GeoGuesser, where users are given a picture and guess where the picture was taken on a map. You get a higher score the closer you get.

    One player I follow called GeoWizard makes YouTube videos of his games, as well as challenges himself to find locations of fan photos and such. Your situation sounds like the ladder. :D

    On a different note, he also takes on real life challenges, such as crossing European countries in a (nearly) straight line, or traveling as far as he can with just 10 pounds in his pocket. Recommend checking out a series if you’ve got time.


















  • How did you just describe the downfall of every hobby I’ve ever tried.

    • I try a hobby
    • I get excited
    • I tell someone about what I’m learning
    • Hobby dies

    I am trying really hard to get back into my practicing hobbies after a hiatus, because I want to get good, but I’m also struggling with the fact that, by the time I’m good, I won’t be able to appreciate it because I’m aware of all the practice I put into it, and it becomes my normal.

    I also struggle with committing years to something.