Episode

When a passion becomes a grind

Podcast: General Musings with Kevin Powell
Published: Dec 19, 2025
Duration seconds: 683
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Summary

This week I talk about the transition from enjoying coding for fun to facing the challenges and grind of doing it as a job. It's hard to find that balance between finding meaning in your job, and how you can loose your passion when it turns into a career.