Software development is basically an exercise in problem solving... Which can give you a good sense of achievement. Being paid well without having to go down th

Software development is basically an exercise in problem solving... Which can give you a good sense of achievement. Being paid well without having to go down the management route is a bonus. Being in high demand, and job flexibility, and as others have said it's no big deal if you want to just quit and join another team... No one in software development is irreplaceable.