Up until today I went where things were interesting. E.g. I left my last job years ago because I played Java to the end (up to a level where I found it uninteresting) and wanted to learn more Python. So I resigned and started working in a Python shop (which btw. is turning into a Go shop, which makes it interesting to stay for a while longer). So I went down the generalist road. But not necessary.
There are clear pros:
1) You learn what you like and work with what you like
2) which keeps you motivated and with good motivation
3) your output will be better.
Don't go one way or another only because someone on the internet told you it was the right way to go.
Do what interests you... If that's lots of things, great! If it's one specific area, fantastic!
Don't pigeonhole yourself. Go wherever your curiosity takes you.
Yes, this is some solid advice. I second that.
Up until today I went where things were interesting. E.g. I left my last job years ago because I played Java to the end (up to a level where I found it uninteresting) and wanted to learn more Python. So I resigned and started working in a Python shop (which btw. is turning into a Go shop, which makes it interesting to stay for a while longer). So I went down the generalist road. But not necessary.
There are clear pros:
1) You learn what you like and work with what you like
2) which keeps you motivated and with good motivation
3) your output will be better.
Don't go one way or another only because someone on the internet told you it was the right way to go.
Yup, that's a huge mistake