My journey in programming began about 7 years ago (with 5 years of professional experience). As in any field, there were many lessons and interesting challenges. However, along the way, I reflected on my current job position and decided to change the direction of my career in technology. I believe this is a common dilemma for many developers at some point.
Here I share the 5 main reasons that motivated my decision to move from Software Development to Technical Writer:
Stagnation replaced excitement
The excitement that accompanied the beginning of my career was gradually replaced by a sense of stagnation. Daily tasks became more exhausting than signs of growth. The lack of progress, constant pressure, repetitive activities, and complicated processes made me feel stuck, undermining my professional confidence.Programming became tiring and uninteresting
Programming, which once meant bringing innovative ideas to life, turned into a repetitive and mechanical activity. Endless lines of code, hours spent solving complex bugs, and the lack of diverse projects and technologies eventually erased the “magic” I used to feel when opening my code editor.No room to develop my potential
My core skills — communication, writing, analysis, and creativity — were not being fully utilized. This directly impacted my growth and limited how strategically I could contribute to projects. The repetitive technical tasks prevented me from developing in areas where I knew I could thrive.Lack of challenges
At the start of my career, every project and every git commit felt exciting. Over time, the repetitive scope, absence of new learning opportunities, and work restricted to maintenance left me without real challenges._ I felt trapped in cycles with no room for innovation_.The decision to take a new step
Reflecting on all these points, I decided to focus on the skills I already had that could open new opportunities in technology. I wanted something that would challenge me and give me a sense of fulfilment. I have always cared about the quality of deliverables and about keeping both the team and users well integrated with the tools. That’s when I found Technical Writing as the perfect way to combine my background as a developer with my communication and writing skills.
With this reflection, I hope to inspire those facing the same dilemma to take the first step toward something new. Stagnation does not have to be a definitive stage, but rather an opportunity for redirection and new possibilities.
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