Tech vs non-Tech career ?

I’m in my 20s, just trying to figure my life out. I have a CS degree, but I’m not in love with coding. I don’t hate it either — just not sure if I want to do it full-time and risk burning out early.

I’m stuck between going the tech route (developer, analyst, etc.) or trying something non-tech (marketing, operations, content, maybe even government work).

I’m not scared of hard work — I just don’t want to choose a career that drains the life out of me for a paycheck.

For anyone who’s been in either or both sides:
Which path felt more sustainable in the long run? Which one gave you more peace, less anxiety, and time to breathe outside work?

Posted Aug 1, 2025, 5:59 AM UTC

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