Point 3 is really the reality for common programmers. Programming as a hobby is great. You get to work on what you like and you never have the time pressure to

Point 3 is really the reality for common programmers. Programming as a hobby is great. You get to work on what you like and you never have the time pressure to get code to function to specs. Hobby programming doesn't force you to work 24 hour days when the project falls behind and hobby programing doesn't force you to deal with someone else's spaghetti code. And the most painful, concentrating in a cubicle environment is hell- even if you can zone out with your favorite music. Modern large scale programming is looking more and more like assembly line work. Programming as a profession can be great but don't get stuck in the bottom rung, don't let it take over your life and don't look at it with rose colored glasses.