I think code should be treated as a craft. If you enjoy it, you'll do it anyway, even if you stop doing it for a job. If you're trying to pick a career path,

I think code should be treated as a craft. If you enjoy it, you'll do it anyway, even if you stop doing it for a job. If you're trying to pick a career path, you need to ask yourself why you work at all. Are you trying to be someone well known? Is it all about the money? Do you crave organizational power? Figure out what you enjoy about work, and you might get a better idea about where to go next.