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Comment by alex_anglin

12 hours ago

HN stranger, I want to observe that you shared a suicidal idea. I'm sorry to read about your unemployment situation and know things must not be easy. As one HNer to another, I implore you to not to pursue that path and seek help in doing so. That we are members of this community confers to us opportunities to build knowledge that serve us well as life long learners. In that vein, going back to school is not a bad idea.

Having been in this game for a long time, I get the negative aspects of the industry. They grind on me, as I believe they have for you. Choosing a different path is not an all or nothing proposition. Your knowledge, and you as a person, have value. I hope you find a way towards better mental health and wish you well on that journey.

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yuye  11 hours ago

I appreciate your concern, because I feel the same way. However, you are wrong.

>Your knowledge, and you as a person, have value.

This is the exact thing AI is threatening to take away.

otterley  11 hours ago

Thanks for saying that. My sentiments are the same. Life is difficult for many, and we all struggle in different ways. I’m sure bluefirebrand has something amazing to contribute to this world, even if it’s not what they think it is right now.

bluefirebrand  11 hours ago

Yeah, you're right

Been seeing a counselor for over a year already

Went and made a doctor, guess it's time to look into medication

Thanks

Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Been here before, just very unhappy to be here again that's all