Is Cybersecurity a Means to an End or a Passion for You?

The author of the post compares discussions on the cybersecurity subreddit with their professional experience. They note that, according to discussions on the subreddit, a true cybersecurity enthusiast should be able to code their own security tools in binary and dedicate several hours each night to personal projects. However, the professionals they have encountered are competent in their work without necessarily extending their efforts beyond their working hours.