Ask HN: Always Learning Members of HN, How to Find the Time after Full-Time Job?
Feb 05, 2024 - news.ycombinator.com
The author, a member of the Hacker News (HN) community, is seeking advice on how to manage time for self-improvement and learning while working a full-time job. They express admiration for other HN members who seem to balance work with continuous learning, hobbies, and insightful contributions to discussions. The author shares that they previously had time for such activities when working as an independent consultant, but since starting a regular office job, they struggle to find the energy or time for additional learning or mentally taxing work.
The author is particularly interested in how others manage to keep up with reading, learning new skills, and working on personal projects while maintaining a full-time job. They express concern that continuing in a full-time role might force them to give up these activities. The author is 24 years old and acknowledges their naivety, asking for kindness and understanding in responses.
Key takeaways:
The author is struggling to find time for personal learning and hobbies after starting a full-time office job.
They express admiration for those who manage to balance work with continuous learning and other activities.
The author is seeking advice on how to manage time effectively to accommodate work, learning, and personal interests.
They express concern that maintaining a full-time job might require giving up on personal growth and cultural pursuits.
