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Posted by johnathandos 12/22/2025

Ask HN: What would you do if you didn't work in tech?

This question generated some very interesting discussions in another online community I’m in. I would likely pursue a career in occupational therapy or speech-language pathology. I would love to do work that directly benefits the lives of others and to spend more time interacting with people from all walks.
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homeonthemtn 12/22/2025|
I would farm. Probably vineyards and orchards. With big flower gardens.

If you've ever worked land, you'll know your boss is the weather and the seasons, and time.

It's good.

fogus 12/22/2025||
I would be a failed science fiction / horror writer.
sameg14 12/22/2025||
I'd be a woodworker making cabinets and tables
general1465 12/22/2025||
Working in agriculture, as I have been really fascinated by growing stuff from the seed since I was a child.
austin-cheney 12/23/2025||
Practical answer: military officer stuff

Ideal answer: go back to school and become a horticulture scientist

archerx 12/22/2025||
Art and cinema, if I can’t write code I’ll write stories instead and try to bring them to life.
nwhnwh 12/22/2025||
Professor, writer, translator, a theologian... etc. Or maybe a sniper in the army.
Jacques2Marais 12/22/2025||
Probably be into some arts fields: writing, music, design.
Cyberdogs7 12/22/2025||
Airline pilot. Respected, well paid, kind of cool.
journal 12/22/2025|
I'd run a chicken farm and a restaurant.
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