This is why I don't buy into the "anyone can code" mindset. More than being some kind of super genius, to be a successful engineer you need to have the stones

This is why I don't buy into the "anyone can code" mindset. More than being some kind of super genius, to be a successful engineer you need to have the stones to face your stupidity every single day. Most jobs have clear a to b to c to d steps. You know when you're done. With software dev you faceplant almost every couple of hours until you finally succeed and get that high. Then you start all over again with a new ticket. Most people have no desire to live that every day. They are happier in excel massaging spreadsheets.