Is learning programming a good choice?

Question

I like programming and I intend to work in It industry, especially in software deloping. But I heard a lot of opinions from people around me who already work in this job. They said, become programmer is very difficult, you can spend your life in front of a computer and difficult to manage time between work and personal life, etc. Can you please give me an advice or understanding about this career? so I can understand more about this career and I and could solidify my choice. Thank you.

Jean Paul · Answer

Hello Nelson, You made a mistake >> You asked about programming to people who DO-NOT-LIKE programming or cannot understand the FUN of programming. In my view, even after 13 years, I like programming, i used to spend 10-12 hour per day on programming - could be writing code, reading, article authoring etc. For me >> time spend is >> fun earned.. I enjoy the moments. So as you like programming, you can enjoy the hours & achieve more than others.. I am copying words of Mahesh Chand, not all have the Programmer-Material, so do not waste it. Regarding personal life, i believe i have enough time every day in watching movies, outing, shopping etc. as there is 24 hours per day. But i would say there are 10% programmer jobs where company kills them through hectic working hours of 12-14 hours per day, they set hectic targets so people cannot enjoy the job. But there is a solution as you can change the company. After all, you have to select a job which you have passion for! Last but not the least, when you are asking questions ask to the people who are winners in the stream.. i am not saying i am big winner :) For example, if we ask about stock market to a restaurant guy, he will say it is risky & people will loose money.. But if we ask Warren Buffet he will say it is a great arena, we can make lot of money & fun being with. So always ask the Winners in particular arena, not losers! (everybody have their own views)

Maha · Answer

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Confucius

Zeshan Akram · Answer

I think programmers give more time to their families, because they should work online from their home....

Manav Pandya · Answer

Hello Jack Its not a difficult question to answer If you have ability and passion about Programming , than everything will be in your favour I just can say the line "Do What You Love(Programming)" Otherwise "Love What You Do" I hope you may understand

jack nelson · Answer

Thank you for all of the advice sir... I have make a decision to stay in programming. I think this job is great, because we not only make a program, but we help people to resolve they problem through algorythm and a software. And the good thing, programming can make me happy :) Thank You!

Jean Paul · Answer

Thank You Anil Brother for the like.. We have total responsibility of the programming community :)

Sarthak Gupta · Answer

Being a programmer is not a difficult task if u involve yourself in it with full dedications , difficulty arises from mind , when you made a desire and goal to achieve anything , nothing is difficult for u . So , my friend , don't be afraid to take a step , just move forward with full confidence .

Anil Kumar · Answer

Very nice and genuine advice from our expert Jean! Yhh everybody has his own views as like and dislike. But, peoples who are analytic and logical like wiring their concept into code and it is called Programming... Let me give a Like to his answer!!!