> So far programming is one of very few professions when person can set themselves for life in a relatively short period of time. If you specifically optimize

> So far programming is one of very few professions when person can set themselves for life in a relatively short period of time. If you specifically optimize for it. Most people don't - they specialize and expect to be in their line of work for decades. > When / if it is gone there will be something else. There will be something else for young people who are just starting. If you're 20 years into a career and then your line of work disappears overnight, of course you can switch to something else - and enjoy your entry-level salary while competing for jobs with people who are 20+ years younger than you and have no meaningful costs or obligations yet.