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I'm questioning my choice of studies. I don't really know if I want to work in IT anymore. It has always been a hobby, but when I had intense workloads at schools I was disgusted of computers. I don't want my future work to be like that and to kill my main hobby. I don't want to end un in a start up working an insane amount of hours for a failing project & not be really useful to anyone.
If I could live off a small but devent wage and do normal hours in a work that doesn't specifically require tons of education and diplomas and have time for myself, my friend, my family, my boyfriend and my hobby besides it I would be way happier than this school that wants me to be here 50h/week
@Siphonay ...oh..my heart...
@Siphonay can see what you mean but its equally likely (whether or not you get a degree) you still end up working similar hours as sysadmin/IT worker for some company, with possibly the same end results.
That said my current job as IT manager in a medium size company isn't too bad but I still find I have less energy for hobby projects after the work day/week ends. (I am a few years older though..)
@Siphonay that said although an all-round #sysadmin job in a *non-tech* company can be "lonely" and both mentally and physically demanding (UPS accus for instance weigh many kilos, as can computers when you have a lot to install), with a good employer you are often more appreciated and there is more teamworking than somewhere like a startup or tech company where everyone is competing with one another (which may also be what uni is like these days)
@Siphonay With all that being said and done, I know you've already got an answer. Follow your heart and trust your instincts.
@Siphonay I switched from being an IT guy (VoIP and Network Engineer) to software development. Best decision ever.
@Siphonay you remind me of my daughter . it's the curse of an active mind lol . roll with the flow, enjoy the present moment ... most of your economic life will probably be dictated by external forces anyway
@theresatagonmyshirt @Siphonay very true. started as admin then IT worker in finance, then broadcast engineering in late 90s (almost a dream job that turned into a nightmare), then finance and IT systems for UK Govt (environment ministry), and more recently IT manager for healthcare.
Alas, the "cool/fun" jobs and where the economic stability is are often in different places, so try and enjoy your youth as well whilst you can..
@theresatagonmyshirt @Siphonay wasn't as glamourous as it sounds, mostly configuring and supporting embedded systems used for automated switching of audio and video circuits in TV and radio studios. A bit like a telephone exchange but higher bandwidth analogue data involved. Mixture of PC applications communicating with 68000-series CPU controllers. This tech is nowadays superseded by IP-based distribution..
@Siphonay Always a scary thought, I almost did not take my current job because I was afraid that the development work at a bank would ruin my enjoyment for programming. It ended up being a lot of fun, both the people and projects are very engaging and I even found some technologies I would never thought I would enjoy enjoyable haha!
Sometimes you have to stow those fears and jump head first into new situations because who knows, it might be exactly what you are looking for.
@Siphonay Frankly, when I read a perspective like this, it makes me happy in that there is less competition. Don't be afraid of hard work.
@Siphonay Programming fortunately became my profession during a time when I had lost my enthusiasm for it. It couldn't really be ruined. I work in a blockchain startup now, and I work closely with the founders. My work feels meaningful, and occasionally, I get to apply other skills than programming. The pay is meager, but it's worth it.
@Siphonay You wouldn't say what you're saying if you worked where I work. I spend most of my week doing what I want. Showing up at the office is often entirely optional, and the hours are usually completely flexible. We tend to do our work in short and intense stints. It's a really different kind of job.
@Siphonay What do you have in mind then..?