Paul Divers
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Born in Glasgow, Scotland, I left when I was young because the place was dying a death. I studied engineering and physics and then worked in the electronics industry for years before coming to Dublin in 1999. I have lived in Ireland ever since and now call it home
The city was not for me so I rambled round the island learning about the land and the ways of the country. I was drawn to Sligo and Donegal because the family once came from there and the pull was too strong to ignore. Glasgow is also spiritual mecca for many Donegal folk who have historically close ties with a city that is virtually just around the corner and up the River Clyde
During the Celtic Tiger era I saw an opportunity to quietly slip out the back door and plan for a different future. I saw the crash was coming and knew that the future would be laden with possibilities for people who can be creative as well as technically good with computer technology. Looking back now I am grateful for the choices I made because they have taken me down a different and more rewarding path
Its different out here and quieter than the city but the landscape is inspiring. There's very little industry and it could never be described as Carnival at Rio but the conditions are perfect to allow you to think and act more creatively in ways you had never before imagined
I went back to college in my late 30s and studied computing because I knew it was an enabler. It was 4 years hard work but it taught me a lot about myself, my strengths and my weaknesses. It focused me and I walked away with a whole new range of practical skills and expertise that is now very useful to myself and others
It is now the age of the freelancer and the old ways of working are looking archaic and inefficient. Countless opportunities are now out there for people who develop niche computer skills, who can communicate and are willing to work either alone or in a small team of perhaps two to three people
I believe the internet can free people from drudgery and boredom and open up a whole new world of exploration. With computers I found it was possible to find things to do that are rewarding and give you great pleasure both creatively and intellectually. Computers are not only fun and educational but can also be used to earn a living if you are prepared to educate yourself and learn all about them
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