There’s a big difference between a doctor or lawyer and programmers. Doctors and lawyers are licensed professionals who quite often have their own business. Mos

There’s a big difference between a doctor or lawyer and programmers. Doctors and lawyers are licensed professionals who quite often have their own business. Most programmers are employees doing what they’re told by their bosses. A plumber is much closer to a Doctor or lawyer than a programmer. There are some programmers who are not on retainer but are consultants. These types typically tell clients what can and can’t be done and the clients typically respect their opinions, unlike butts in seats programmers.