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Discussion on: 7 uncomfortable truths about being a developer.

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Emma Bostian ✨

I find the "most of us are in debt" to be very US-centric! In Europe it's not so common to have consumer debt.

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Ankur Tyagi

It's a case in India as well. Most of us bought flat on loans, Car loans, CC loans.

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leob

But is that specific to being a developer? Probably society is pushing people in general towards these unhealthy habits - the endless rat race of "more more more" ... doesn't have that much to do with being a developer.

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Ankur Tyagi

Agreed, It's mostly applicable to all human, we almost forget how to live a good life with fewer resources & always fighting for more & more in this rat race.

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leob

Exactly! Enjoying the moment and sometimes being contented with what you have is so important. Don't listen too much to people who are telling you what to do, or that you "should" have this or "should" do that. Sure they can advise, and then you thank them politely, next you make your own decision.