It feels slightly disingenuous. Many engineers do their work with a sense of personal duty and pride. Should a drive for self-improvement be neglected because i

It feels slightly disingenuous. Many engineers do their work with a sense of personal duty and pride. Should a drive for self-improvement be neglected because it didn't happen outside of work hours? For the years I had paid employment I'm very thankful that I didn't make programming my hobby in addition to being my work. For the last 5 years it's been both and I wouldn't wish that experience on anyone