re: "Who Is Quitting?" Hits Hacker News Front Page

182 · Just Some Code · July 5, 2026, 10:40 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the author's struggles with burnout, job dissatisfaction, and eventual reinvention in the tech industry. After a layoff in 2024, the author took a sabbatical, found peace away from coding, and became a freelancer. They reflect on their ongoing relationship with coding and express a desire to write books about their experiences. The second book, 'Street-Smart Coding,' is already published, with a prequel on the way.