How can one be bored with programming? Am I the only one never bored when left alone somewhere? There's always more to learn, more to do, to experiment with, etc.
It's really a shame to read such a question. I don't even want to work with you.
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#22How can one be bored with programming? Am I the only one never bored when left alone somewhere? There's always more to learn, more to do, to experiment with, etc. It's really a shame to read such a question. I don't even want to work with you.
exactly!!! Being bored with programming is like saying bored of life. There's a whole world of programming out there to be explored. I've been doing it for 28 years and love every day of it.
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#23I was in same situation around a year back. Then I thought just coding will not give me financial freedom to do whatever I want and started my own tech company. It's been a great year I had lots of new experience, learning and making money as well.
Consider creating some products in your free time preferably in your domain to start with.
Connect me tapesh at vitallabs.in if you need any specific details on how to transition from engineer to entrepreneur.
Re: Ask HN: I'm bored with programming, what should I do?
#24How can one be bored with programming? Am I the only one never bored when left alone somewhere? There's always more to learn, more to do, to experiment with, etc. It's really a shame to read such a question. I don't even want to work with you.
There's always more to learn, more to do, to experiment with, etc.
In some (many?) jobs, no there isn't. The work can become extremely repetitive and mundane, while still requiring enough physical and mental energy to make doing more creative programming in your spare time look unappealing.
It's a real problem, and not necessarily an indicator of the inherent passion of the person experiencing it.
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#25Start learning something new but without loosing touch of programming...so here are your options(without knowing what you already do): 1.) Data science : Learn about data mining, machine learning,computer visions,natural language processing etc etc. 2.) If not above then start diving into computer security. Learn about penetration testing,cryptography,forensic etc. 3.) Become a designer learn: UX,CSS,graphic designin…
I think this is a fantastic response. You can do a lot with programming where the end goal isn't necessarily a program/app but rather to reach a conclusion or to find out something interesting (e.g. data science). It's a different take on programming if you will.
I think design is awesome and I would like to do it at some point. I think having a programming background would help me a lot when doing CSS/HTML/JS/UX stuff.
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#26I have been programming for about 15 yrs as well but I have never actually cared much for programming. Programming for me has always been a means to an end, my primary passion has always been products and I find whenever I have a product idea the programming motivation just kicks in. Virtually all the programming I have done has been product development.
So perhaps start thinking more about what you can create via software but viewing the writing of software itself as a just a way to create, that might change your perspective. Also maybe take concrete steps towards that technology business idea, there is never a perfect time for working on business ideas :)
You could also consider job role change away from programming to maybe a managerial/leadership role, you already have the experience.
In the mean time you could just wait for my company's product to mature :) it aims to be a developer tool for those who just want to build software products without necessarily being bugged down in technical minutiae. (check my profile for link)
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#27Find non programming hobbies? I like programming a lot more now that I don't do it for a living. You can burn out on too much of a good thing.
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#30Why not start a company? If you're good at programming and have been doing it for 15 years, you've probably got some financial stability. Your family may need to lower its expenses a little, but thats the price you pay to do what you enjoy.
Speaking as a parent, I think the OP has three startups already.
I'm not sure what to make of the business plan. What's the exit strategy?