Alvin Tan, a former Meta software engineer, quit his lucrative job to run a Hokkien Mee noodle stall with his girlfriend in Singapore. Calling coding “boring,” he now earns 2-3 times less but finds fulfillment. His viral story has sparked debate on passion versus practicality, with one user noting AI can’t replace a hawker.
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"Software Engineering Is Boring”: Techie Quits Meta To Run Noodle Stall
