Yes, and you should be glad that you are feeling this way this early. Believe it or not programming is a pretty empty profession. Look back at what you've accom

Yes, and you should be glad that you are feeling this way this early. Believe it or not programming is a pretty empty profession. Look back at what you've accomplish, how much can you put your finger on that says wow am so proud of that? I've made a difference. Little to none, I bet. It's so easy for your life's work to disappear because things have changed. Programming as a profession pays well but the results are hard to measure. So use programming as means to something you really want. Maybe the breadwinner to the family you love or focus on jobs that you find fill your need to make a difference. Jobs where you can say without me that would never have happened. Chances are they won't pay as well but you'll feel better about what you are doing. Programming because it pays well does nothing for you in terms of fulfillment. Also, there's the life/work balance. Working continuously without a goal becomes a miserable situation. Understand that and you'll be a more content person.