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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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Bridged7756 12/22/2025|
Most likely would be dead.
gchallen 12/22/2025||
Teach high school English.
kemiller 12/22/2025||
Either scientist or chef
helle253 12/22/2025||
But i dont work in tech
gogasca 12/22/2025||
Work in a taco shop.
kazinator 12/22/2025|
Full stack engineer at IHOP?
csa 12/23/2025||
Ag or musician.
pitaj 12/22/2025||
Electrician
earth2mars 12/22/2025|
not a communist, but the communist manifesto articulated this problem very well in people end up doing work that does not matter to them because of capitalism. imagine a world, where people do that, they are passionate about and not have to worry about basic means and even some wants (entertainment, comfort living etc). a world of abundance for everyone where people just do what they are super passionate about. will AI help towards that or not is a big question.
knowitnone3 12/22/2025|
name one pure communist country that has thrived. China has 516 billionaires.