Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker?

Scientist, Medical Doctor, Auto Mechanic, Appliance Repairman. All require a similar cognitive toolkit: Curiosity, creativity, desire for deep knowledge about how a system functions, ability to design experiments to troubleshoot, etc.

axonic• 9 years ago

Go guerrilla. Hack things better for your city, or a charity who is obviously inept. Roads lead to doors.

aliirz• 9 years ago

+1 this is what I am considering to do as well.

richardknop• 9 years ago

Dark net has some lucrative opportunities for best hackers. Note: I do not endorse or recommend it.

probinso• 9 years ago

baking is pretty cool. so is dance instructor.

Ask HN: What are some alternative careers for a hacker?

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