[psychstudio]

I avoid tech that I don't need. Internet phone, home automation, smart *, iPads (are they even a thing anymore?), Subscription services, games, digital entertainment, etc. For me, a number of reasons. Mostly, I just don't need any of that stuff. I want to be present in the world rather than be at the mercy of constant dopamine hit, shiny, need to be constantly using tech, whatever. Financially, I can't justify the ROI. Morally, ethically, socially and psychologically, I've"seen behind the curtain" of tech and thoroughly reject it. Perhaps my decades in software have just made me bitter and tired.

[baremetal]

>I've"seen behind the curtain" of tech and thoroughly reject it. Perhaps my decades in software have just made me bitter and tired.

That is exactly how i feel.

I left tech professionally. I do still tinker, write code, and build stuff, though.

I bought a farm and also started a construction company during covid. Most enjoyable. I have oodles of time for my hobbies (which have multiplied) and i regularly undertake big projects that stretch my abilities and fuels my personal growth. Both in construction and on the farm.

[psychstudio]

I too have left professional software. Still code to do my own data analysis and stuff, but I feel the same as you. New challenges, more time for the kids and hobbies and less stress.