Subscribe
Sign in
Home
Notes
Archive
On getting off the treadmill
Today is the first day of my retirement. I am 39 years old. This is not a brag, it's a burnout story. Read on for how I left my well-paid tech job to…
Jan 7
•
R. A. Dines
13
Share this post
Tech Dropout
On getting off the treadmill
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
3
Latest
Top
Discussions
HOW I HACKED THE MOON: Cover reveal and ARC signups
AKA, my progress report as I work toward publishing my debut novel
Jun 3
•
R. A. Dines
4
Share this post
Tech Dropout
HOW I HACKED THE MOON: Cover reveal and ARC signups
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
1
I’m done querying
After years of querying, I realized it was time to self-publish. MOON HACKERS is launching September 5, 2025.
Mar 25
•
R. A. Dines
7
Share this post
Tech Dropout
I’m done querying
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
3
Holding myself accountable for how I spend my time
Why don't more people talk about time budgets?
Mar 18
•
R. A. Dines
7
Share this post
Tech Dropout
Holding myself accountable for how I spend my time
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
2
Generative AI Eliminates "Productive Struggle" for Kids—And That’s a Big Problem
How AI’s instant answers are hurting kids’ ability to learn and three steps you can take to model productive AI usage.
Mar 4
•
R. A. Dines
4
Share this post
Tech Dropout
Generative AI Eliminates "Productive Struggle" for Kids—And That’s a Big Problem
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
1
10 Critical Skills Kids Need in the AI Era
How does generative AI and LLMs impact kids today and what skills do the AI-native generation need in order to thrive?
Feb 21
•
R. A. Dines
and
Eric Moakley
7
Share this post
Tech Dropout
10 Critical Skills Kids Need in the AI Era
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
1
In defense of dropping out
A short reflection on why we keep doing the things that make us miserable and three examples of things I've quit (other than jobs), that have made me…
Feb 11
•
R. A. Dines
5
Share this post
Tech Dropout
In defense of dropping out
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
3
Adventures in 3D printing
I've gone in deep on 3D printing in the past few months. Here's the low-down on what I've been making on the 3D printer, along with a brief personal…
Feb 4
•
R. A. Dines
4
Share this post
Tech Dropout
Adventures in 3D printing
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
See all
Tech Dropout
Dropping out of the full-time workforce before 40 was not in my original life plan. Sharing stories from my retirement by a burned out millennial mom.
Subscribe
Tech Dropout
Subscribe
About
Archive
Sitemap
Share this publication
racheldines
Tech Dropout
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please
turn on JavaScript
or unblock scripts