My profession is in programming. Initially, my dad tried to teach me Javascript. It was a struggle and couldn’t get it.

A few years later, I took up computer science in college and that’s where it all clicked: I can imagine the end result. It’s a matter of being curious and finding (or I daresay… hacking) my way to that conclusion. Programming languages have a very funny way of allowing you to do just that. In studying computer science, I discovered the art of engineering all kinds of software-based solutions.

Because my way of solving problems is more deductive than inductive, I have to consciously build foundational knowledge and routines. Constant learning and insatiable curiosity is required for me to identify when my hunches are wrong and discard them accordingly.

  • Pooptimist@lemmy.world
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    5 hours ago

    I studied German philology for far too long because of sunken cost phalacy, while I had a monotone student job localizing e-learning presentations until I got laid off. Then I took part in a programming bootcamp and have been a Frontend Web developer for the last 4 years.

    Recently, I’m feeling a little unsatisfied because I’m very much a jack of all trades, master of none kinda person, and to get further in my field I would have to have a really deep understanding of how things works under the hood, and those abstract things are very hard for me to grasp. Even harder since I had covid two years ago with ensuing brain fog for more than half a year, which still makes it harder to learn new things and keep them in my memory, which is quite sad because I always learned pretty fast…

    Now that I have been part of this hamster wheel of corporate bullshit for quite some time I feel that I want to do more creative stuff with programming, as I was always interested in art and making music (which sadly also has declined because of perfectionism and anxiety), and creating visual stuff brings me into the zone where the hours fly by, but adapting some configs or working with abstract data stuff does not.

    Should my job get taken by AI I want to do something with my hands, like wood or metal working, or something where I can help people, but let’s see.

    On the other hand I should be glad that I have a stable job that pays well and the people there are really nice, but I feel something is missing in my life. I tried to buy happiness and materialism, but somehow I was happier when I had less

  • GeekMan@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day ago

    Software/solutions consultant, and union actor.

    I mean I was. I mean I am. I dunno. 20 years in I.T. starting from programming to a ‘senior tech consultant’. But was then made redundant. Didn’t get a job straight away. Started working at my girlfriend’s bar as a bartender & server.

    That was over a year ago. 60+ applications for jobs in I.T.; zero interviews. WTF.

    I’m trying to work out why & what to fix, but for now? I’m a server & actor.

    I’m reading and tinkering with technologies but not nearly enough. And will have to explain the gap in employment.

    It’s getting harder to resist the urge to panic and break down.

  • root@lemmy.world
    3·
    2 days ago

    Everyone here is using Lemmy and is either in SWE, Sys Engi, Sys Admin or DevOps.

    /s kinda

  • klep@lemmy.ml
    6·
    2 days ago

    I’m an office manager at a methadone clinic. I’m working toward becoming a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. It’s a wonderfully rewarding job and I can’t wait to continue in the field.

  • bradorsomething@ttrpg.network
    5·
    2 days ago

    Electrical contractor, I’m actually posting from an attic right now. If you’re in a blue state and young, I strongly recommend you look into the field.

  • redwattlebird@lemmings.world
    3·
    2 days ago

    Architectural lighting designer. I love it and hate it. Love the complexity and endless learning about science and tech, and how to apply it creatively. Hate the contractors who put forward alternates and mess up the entire design intent only to pocket the difference.

    Currently studying to change careers to be a game dev as a generalist for indie games.

      • redwattlebird@lemmings.world
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        22 hours ago

        That’s the thing though! I’m specifying well priced lighting that has good support from the supplier, warranties that last 10 years, good colour temperature and degradation rates etc. And the alternatives are nowhere near the same quality and have a dodgy warranty! I’ll put the alternatives through it they’re truly like for like, but it never is.