This. Most problem domains (and the software written to solve them) are not particularly 'sexy'. Most programmers aren't elite hackers either, but of those th

This. Most problem domains (and the software written to solve them) are not particularly 'sexy'. Most programmers aren't elite hackers either, but of those there are a lot who just get the job done. What I've found is that it's difficult for solid, but not sexy, programmers to get noticed.