I Am Retiring from Tech to Live Offline | Hacker News

A long-time programmer announced retirement after 40 years, saying AI-assisted coding made work less enjoyable.

They also said they’ve lost motivation for hobby coding, reflecting a deeper burnout.

The post sparked discussion among engineers about retirement, startup life, team culture, and AI’s mixed impact.

The thread highlights a growing shift in developer sentiment as coding feels different under AI and changing tech culture.