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I have been programming for 22 years. There have been times where i hated it and wanted to get rid of my computers. However, presently I'm really happy working
by Joeri 11y ago
I have been programming for 22 years. There have been times where i hated it and wanted to get rid of my computers. However, presently I'm really happy working as a programmer. The key for me is curiosity. How do things work? How should i solve this problem? If I'm not curious then I'm not having fun, and if I'm not having fun I'm not happy. My job at present doesn't feel like a job because I'm learning all about Hadoop and solving new and interesting problems with it. I'm sure I'll have down periods again, but i know i can find ways to regain my curiosity by switching tech stack or problem domain and get through those rough patches.
- LoSboccacc 11y agoHow's the job market 20 years down the line? I'm ten years in the field and trying to switch into management, becase growth prospects and scarcity of senior opportunities scares the hell out of me. Basically I live in constant fear of the day I'll hear 'overqualified' at a interview
- deathtrader666 11y agoI've heard a hiring manager label me overqualified just 5 months into my career.. It was a company handling outsourced QA work. Worked out good for me.
- Joeri 11y agoOnly half of those 22 years have been spent as a professional programmer, so I'm still young enough for it to not be a problem. Besides, i have spent my entire professional career at the same company which is big enough for there to be enough internal opportunities to switch focus. Still, if it ever does get to be an issue I'll just become self-employed. I doubt that age matters all that much if you're a consultant / contractor. I have been offered a management track several times and always say no. I don't think i would be happy doing it.