Last week, I had a fascinating conversation with a reader around frustration and unhappiness at work. Much of it was totally obvious to both of us, but it occurred to me that this probably isn't to everyone, which is why almost all of my colleagues (in very cushy, non-stressful jobs) nonetheless need therapy. And if...

With a lot of hobbies, there’s always the bit that’s the chore. Maybe washing your brushes if you’re painting, figuring out code if you’re blogging, weighing the ingredients if you’re baking (endless washing if you’re running?). With making paper planners, it’s the dating, printing, cutting and punching…

I saw a post earlier where the poster was complaining (not unjustly) that they don't want robots to help with their writing, they want robots to help with menial housework.

I was watching a video from Easy German (as I'm learning German), and they did a street interview and asked a question to the people: "How will the world look like in 2050?" While watching the video, I started thinking about how the world would be in 2050. But unlike the Easy German team's goal, I didn't want to...

Sorry KDE Planet readers, this is just rambly non-techy post. Burning out is no joke. I have gone through 3 or 4 major burnouts in my life. All of them related to programming, in a way or another. Basically my burnout starts when I can't think anything else except some certain problem. I forget to take care of...