Programming can be a tough job. People are attracted by the pay and the great working conditions but the career is not for everyone. True you're not in the middle of a construction site with the sun shining in the middle of the summer but the constant pressure to produce will eat you up. There's a point where you just burn out if you're not careful.
Yes, if you are getting sick because of work then yes it's the wrong job for you.
What do you do now? Look at what you like and find a job that has many of the characteristics you like. You won't find the perfect job at the start but you can slowly evaluate the new job and move towards what you like. Volunteer if you can. Find a career coach to help you.
The constant pressure to produce makes me feel like I'm a horse who has accidentally been hooked up to a milking machine, and they were actually looking for something with udders.
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Programming can be a tough job. People are attracted by the pay and the great working conditions but the career is not for everyone. True you're not in the middle of a construction site with the sun shining in the middle of the summer but the constant pressure to produce will eat you up. There's a point where you just burn out if you're not careful.
Yes, if you are getting sick because of work then yes it's the wrong job for you.
What do you do now? Look at what you like and find a job that has many of the characteristics you like. You won't find the perfect job at the start but you can slowly evaluate the new job and move towards what you like. Volunteer if you can. Find a career coach to help you.
The constant pressure to produce makes me feel like I'm a horse who has accidentally been hooked up to a milking machine, and they were actually looking for something with udders.