This seems the natural progression for programmers now. 10 year slog of hope decaying; relatively monotonous work, then a sudden urge to do something antithetical in pursuit of happiness. I guess I'll be in a log cabin in Iceland in 5 years time!
It seems the author of the article had spent a lot of time in a windowless, fluorescent-lit room. No wonder the urge to be outside is so great for them.
your goals don't coincide with what others want to do. Even if u share the same long term goals, your short term goals usually don't conicide or atleast that's what i've found when i'm with my friends.
