I think it's probably better to have taken action as you've learned a lot. People like the person you replied to and myself "know" our limitations but then we don't do anything so you're 15 years more advanced in your knowledge and I'm 15 years stagnant no better than I was from the start.

[–] CaptDust@sh.itjust.works 17 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Yes this is what I tell myself to keep from going insane, I learned a lot. Unfortunately the majority of these skills I've acquired are not applicable to "pay the bills" work. By trade, I'm still building web forms and streamlining internal business processes - what would it look like I spent those years on perfecting that craft instead? What if I didn't block out my evenings and sacrifice time with friends and family? Life is always a series of trade-offs, I suppose.

[–] Sotuanduso@lemm.ee 19 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Hey buddy, your value is not what capitalists are willing to pay for your time.

[–] MonkeMischief@lemmy.today 3 points 6 months ago

FACTS.

Some days it's harder to remind yourself of this than others. Thank you.

[–] CancerMancer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

In an ideal world we'd all be encouraged to take on creative pursuits and have the ability to do so, rather than feel guilty for them. Maybe someday, right?