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> we have a career which requires a dedication to constant learning 95% of that is chasing dumb fads, pop cultures, pointless shiny objects, technology fetishe
by 0zemp2c 3y ago
> we have a career which requires a dedication to constant learning
95% of that is chasing dumb fads, pop cultures, pointless shiny objects, technology fetishes
- booleandilemma 3y agoThat's part of it, but there is truly a lot to know in software development, and while people can argue it's not on the same level as doctor, lawyer, and engineer, it's definitely a harder job than most others out there. Here's a list of the 25 most common jobs in the US according to Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/most-common-jobs-in-america https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/most-comm... I will confidently say Software Developer (# 24 on the list) is a more difficult job than almost all of them.
- geraldwhen 3y agoYup, but that’s the job. I have an organizational mandate to change deployment stacks every 18 months.