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Thanks! I apologize that it's so general. That's part of the problem. I agree that I need to focus on something else, and focus of solving a niche need. Unfortu
by devmonk 16y ago
Thanks! I apologize that it's so general. That's part of the problem. I agree that I need to focus on something else, and focus of solving a niche need. Unfortunately after a long career in development, I really am not enthusiastic about more coding. I've been reading 40 Days to the Work You Love, which is a great book. I have yet to read What Color is Your Parachute and related books on finding the right vocation or calling. Mostly I was hoping that someone else here might have previously given up software development for starting up an unrelated company and could provide info about how they changed direction and how they determined their new path and any advice related to that choice. I know some niche dev work that I could do on my own, but I'm just totally not excited about coding anymore- basically I'm only excited about business. I would go back and do the MBA thing, but I don't want to end up working for someone else, so I think that just starting a business once I find the right idea and have a plan, etc. would be the way to go.
- AmberShah 16y agoJust to be clear, finding a different career and starting a software business are two totally different things. Starting a software business does not get you away from coding, you have to do a great deal of coding, and then learn marketing plus a lot of other things on your own. I would say it's like coding++ so if you're looking to get away from coding, don't start a software business.
- devmonk 16y agoTotally agree. I want to get away from it, and it would be basically like starting completely from scratch without almost any relevant experience. It's a big step, and without having specific inspiration in what to do next, I continue to burnout with the only relief being that I can at least try to focus on getting out.