Just wanted to chime in and say that your “soulless job in ML” comment is relatable, and your experience isn’t unique. I had one too. I saved up a lot of money from it, but by the end it nearly cost me my remaining passion.
A soulless job in finance is better if you like(d) ML at all, because then you can keep your interests separate from your job.
> A soulless job in finance is better if you like(d) ML at all, because then you can keep your interests separate from your job.
I did read somewhere that for someone trying to write a book in their spare time, a job in editing is the worst possible thing to have for a similar reason.
