I think programming as a career path tracks the expectations of other "passion" careers. You're expect to be involved in the field in your spare time, all the t

I think programming as a career path tracks the expectations of other "passion" careers. You're expect to be involved in the field in your spare time, all the time, and risk very real burnout. My first thought is writers- a writer that doesn't read and engage in the literary sphere in their space time is looked at funny. Models should know avidly about fashion. Actors about acting. Phd candidates about their chosen fields. Professors and their research.