I have a PhD in theoretical physics. The only reason I found transitioning to software easy was because I had been writing software my entire life anyway. Am

I have a PhD in theoretical physics. The only reason I found transitioning to software easy was because I had been writing software my entire life anyway. Am I better or even as good as the engineers who have 6 years experience on me? I don't think I am. Time will tell if I outpace them. I no longer hold delusions and overly romantic notions of what academic science is. If I have one advantage, it is that I have no doubts as to my career path. I am a very indecisive person, and leaving academia is one thing in my life I am sure was a good choice.