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I sometimes find myself in that situation, and I'm still not sure where I'm headed right now.
I'm currently working as a freelancer, and use my free time to work on some sideproject.
On those projects I usually implement new technologies I'm trying to learn...
So far I've always found ways to bring those technologies into the client's projects, whether I was trying to, or not. Which is nice! That seem to avoid that "stagnation" feeling. -
My 2 pence... I've been in IT for 17 years. the head of IT for a decent sized company (100Mil annual) for the last 11 years...
I'm being pushed into dev (and loving it, btw) due to growth plan requirements.
I can tell you with out a doubt, I wish I had started as a dev and stayed as a dev. Money is good in IT, it is good in development. They both have their headaches as well. But you should do what you enjoy and strive to be the best at what you do. -
I would advice you to try to reach the top of your enjoyment at work. Do what you like man!
For me that means I'm challenged, I have fun co-workers and the money is good enough. Next to that my commute time should not be too much. But I guess these things can be different for everybody.
And if you're not challenged enough at work, you can do side projects in your own time (while you're high of course). Best of luck!
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I don't know about you, but I keep trying to push myself into learning new stuff and studying the hardest jobs to do in IT, but I currently work as web developer and find myself loving what I do...
So I was thinking for a moment: why keep trying to have a great carrier and earning lots of money, having a nice car and a hot tub? Why not just working in a small company or as a freelance and do what I really enjoy without the headache?
But then I fear that I would depress because I would never know my limits, what I could do with my life... I fear that I would regret not having reached the top. Not the top of the world, but the top of myself.... Because if you know what you CAN'T do, then you can rest with a smile on your face.
Don't you think the?
Sorry for the long post, I'm high as fuck!
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