Two other things—
1) No disrespect to coders. Seriously.
Via osmosis, I’ve learned to code a bit, and I enjoy it alright. I can see why some guys are into it.
My point isn’t that programming sucks, even if I come across that way sometimes.
I do think positioning yourself as a project manager, not a coder, will provide more…
—variety & excitement
—creative outlets
—independence
—career flexibility
—money
—upside potential
But obviously programming is a good job that beats the hell out of pushing paper in HR or stocking shelves at your neighborhood Best Buy
2) A lot of this will apply to any service biz you might choose. EOD, my job is more similar than not to the guy who manages a staff of eight plumbers.
1) No disrespect to coders. Seriously.
Via osmosis, I’ve learned to code a bit, and I enjoy it alright. I can see why some guys are into it.
My point isn’t that programming sucks, even if I come across that way sometimes.
I do think positioning yourself as a project manager, not a coder, will provide more…
—variety & excitement
—creative outlets
—independence
—career flexibility
—money
—upside potential
But obviously programming is a good job that beats the hell out of pushing paper in HR or stocking shelves at your neighborhood Best Buy
2) A lot of this will apply to any service biz you might choose. EOD, my job is more similar than not to the guy who manages a staff of eight plumbers.