>>> If 98% took my approach, then it would be much more work for to be among the highest paid ones who have never had any trouble getting or keeping a job in th

>>> If 98% took my approach, then it would be much more work for to be among the highest paid ones who have never had any trouble getting or keeping a job in the software development field. The problem is, in my opinion, is that articles like this and anecdotal evidence like yours show that developers do in fact do what you do, you are from from the top 2%. People are mostly self taught.