What makes you like being a programmer? Have you ever asked yourself that? Well, in my case...
The other day, I was wondering why I wanted to keep going in this profession, after all, I was going through the famous impostor syndrome, which is normal when you're a software developer. With that, I reflected on it myself, and the answer came in a very simple way: while I'm writing code, I FORGET about my personal problems, family issues, and all the other bad things this world has.
Many people get into programming for the money. I did too, and I won't lie about it. However, in my case, I started programming because of video games, I wanted to understand how they work. Because when I play video games, I feel the same effect as when I program: I disconnect from everything. This brought me the reason why I program. It's simple: I enjoy it, I have fun, and I feel that every time I don't finish a piece of code, I'm still stuck on a level in a game, and I need to pass that level to move forward.
You see, no matter how many levels you pass in this game of development, there are always new levels, and these levels are the new technologies, the new trends in the market, and many other variables. But just like in a game, I can't let myself be discouraged I need to take a deep breath and keep moving forward. And if I can't pass a level, I need to improve, level up, and there's absolutely no shame in that.
That's why I keep evolving. I still don't know, I need to defeat more "mobs" to reach my next level in this journey. Remembering that coding is more than just making money it's my hobby and my refuge from this world full of problems brought me immense peace. Now I know what to think about when I start feeling the same way again.
Top comments (28)
It's the ultimate "a woman's work is never done" - there's always something to do, something to learn, something to create. I fell into it back in the '90s taking over programming tasks from the people being paid to do them. Eventually, I made it official. 30 years on, I still love it.
nice to know after so may years you still love it!
that's a really cool way of looking at it, keep going!
thanks bro let's keep walking!
It`s really cool way to enjoy your job. I love how you expressed this.
Yes bro, I thought instead of complaining better see from the other side
Haha, jokingly - what's the boss like? You know, the 'boss' of the level you are currently at? :)
I need to update my skill to see his level hehe
love this, keep going man!
let's do it
Interesting pov glad to know what people do to fight those situations of doubt
always fighting!
keep evolving
always
More power to you budddy
to us my friend
I feel a sense of pride when I can create something by myself.
you are awesome bro!
The road ahead is ours to conquer! 🚀 Keep walking, keep winning! 😎
Let's keep going!
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