Changing jobs. I don't have a proper CS degree. In my first job, I was writing software based upon what I went to school for, because I happened to also know h

Changing jobs. I don't have a proper CS degree. In my first job, I was writing software based upon what I went to school for, because I happened to also know how to program. I kind of felt the same way you did. I was there in one capacity or another for about 4 years. I had to change jobs for various reasons, but when I did I learned a lot of new things in a very short time. Skills and knowledge are important and I learned a lot of them, but most important thing I learned is that I'm actually a lot more capable as a developer than I thought I was. That's been very important for my growth, since I have confidence to attempt all sorts of things that I never did before. I would have done it a year earlier if I knew exactly how employable I was and what it would do for my skill level and confidence. If you feel held back by the work you're doing, I suggest you change jobs. If you're not and you like where you work, then the next best thing to do would be to start a side project that doesn't have much to do with what you're doing now. That's harder but it's a way to pick knowledge up.