#74 I Spent 7 Years Becoming a Hacker… Then Realized I Hated It
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Kyser Clark discusses his experience with cybersecurity burnout and the challenges of balancing a demanding career with personal life.
In this deeply personal solo episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark opens up about severe cybersecurity burnout, getting let go from his pentesting job, and why he disappeared from content creation for over six months. Kyser shares the reality of working 80 to 90-hour workweeks in offensive security, balancing penetration testing, certifications, content creation, AI studies, and an MBA, while completely neglecting his personal life. He breaks down the hidden downsides of consulting pente...
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