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I think the blogger has an Indian background, because in that culture you're seen as a failure if you're still developing software after a decade of programming
by Luyt 14y ago
I think the blogger has an Indian background, because in that culture you're seen as a failure if you're still developing software after a decade of programming. You're supposed to be at least a manager by then. Maybe the author reinforces this sentiment by disallowing himself to find enjoyment in programming when he grows older.
I'm 48, programming since 10, and it hasn't bored me one moment. I can't really relate to the problems the author poses in his article. The IT field is continuously shifting and very broad, look a bit left and right and you'll discover new things. And if you've reached your Blub Ceiling [1], try out some language which is more powerful than Blub.
[1] http://www.paulgraham.com/avg.html http://www.paulgraham.com/avg.html
- ripter 14y agoAgreed. A manager is not a promotion, it means you can't/don't code anymore. As long as I have my wits I'll be programming.
- k3n 14y agoMy problem is that my company (and I don't think I'm alone in this) is ill-equipped to handle the career path for programmers in any other way than to force them into management. I've been resisting it as hard as I can, but I'm already growing weary due to factors such as the "team lead" title which instantly gives extended benefits -- like an added week of vacation -- among others. My path also upsets the existing chain of command, since I'm outside the norm, and so I'm treated like floater that just kind of gets bounced around.