I love programming and know a dozen languages. I learned them for fun and didn’t consider it work. I also know people who know a little Python or JS and can ma

I love programming and know a dozen languages. I learned them for fun and didn’t consider it work. I also know people who know a little Python or JS and can make >$100k a year. You may have to learn a bare minimum to get in the door, you may consider that hard work or not, but once in, you no longer need to work hard. Sweet talking your boss or jumping jobs will get you way more bang for your buck.