Ask HN: Would you still do software engineering/dev if you could do it all over?

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Reflect on your career choices and consider whether you'd still choose software engineering if you had the chance to start over

intermediate Published 10 Jul 2018
Action Steps
  1. Reflect on your current career path and consider what you enjoy and dislike about software engineering
  2. Evaluate alternative career paths and consider what skills are transferable
  3. Consider seeking advice from mentors or peers who have made career changes
  4. Make a list of pros and cons of continuing in software engineering versus pursuing a new career
  5. Create a plan for making a career change if desired
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Software engineers and developers can benefit from reflecting on their career choices and considering alternative paths, which can help them re-evaluate their priorities and goals

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💡 Reflecting on your career choices can help you re-evaluate your priorities and goals

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Would you still choose software engineering if you could do it all over? Reflect on your career choices and consider alternative paths

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Reflect on your career choices and consider whether you'd still choose software engineering if you had the chance to start over

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