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OulaX commented on Ask HN: How Do I Get over My Existential Crisis?    · Posted by u/OulaX
rafaelm · 5 months ago
It's 100x more difficult than you think it is. I come from a "semi-sanctioned" country, and it's extremely hard. Opening a bank account is impossible unless you can travel to the US. Stripe won't touch you with a 100 foot pole.

I can't even imagine how hard it would be from Iraq, even if it's currently "not sanctioned" in theory.

OulaX · 5 months ago
Crypto is the only option at the moment. Along with Payoneer, nothing else works for Iraqis.
OulaX commented on Ask HN: How Do I Get over My Existential Crisis?    · Posted by u/OulaX
bitbasher · 5 months ago
What qualifies as "good income" where you live? How feasible is it to make your own business? It doesn't have to be a contract/service based role, you can simply sell a product. Depending on your income needs it may be enough to keep you afloat while you figure out a long term strategy.
OulaX · 5 months ago
Coming up with an idea for a product/service has always been the reason that stopped me from starting my own business!
OulaX commented on Ask HN: How Do I Get over My Existential Crisis?    · Posted by u/OulaX
fluxusars · 5 months ago
Framing matters a lot. If you can afford to, take 6 or 12 months to widen your points of view. That might mean taking up a job in a sector you're not familiar with, or maybe changing locations (a new country perhaps?). I think by framing your situation as "my goal is now to X", when accomplishing that goal is at least partially dependent on things you don't control, is setting yourself up for failure. Instead, treat this time as a good opportunity to learn more about yourself and what possibilities are open to you that you normally wouldn't consider.
OulaX · 5 months ago
Changing locations is not an option for me, because I take care of my elderly mother. However, I am actually planning on taking a job that's unrelated to tech; let's see how it goes.
OulaX commented on Ask HN: How Do I Get over My Existential Crisis?    · Posted by u/OulaX
justchad · 5 months ago
Have you thought about starting a company? It’s never been easier to start a company for engineers. Granted you need to have a problem to solve but those can be found.
OulaX · 5 months ago
I thought about that, and still do!

Unfortunately, I can't find a problem to solve, and believe me, I tried! Everything I come up with has been solved already with a better set of features.

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bravesoul2 · 6 months ago
Quite a unique situation! How about moving to another countries. Have you looked into where you could get a visa, or can already live?
OulaX · 6 months ago
As an Iraqi going to a developed country is very difficult without a job offer and a company willing to sponsor you. It's basically a hit or miss.
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