People say "Programming is for fun, not for money" and many people get in programming with this idea. Sometimes I have the same thought but is it really true? Programming is neither inherently fun or not fun. Career path, the lack of a programming-centric. I can't work for a little of money or work without any of the potential benefits.
Faster, better, cheaper but how... Almost programs you developed are incomplete softwares, just-runable things. Even you don't know what they are. So you develop/create what or you're just forced to write something you don't like. Really fun?
Many companies think the good way to encourage smart developers is moving them elsewhere, 'moving into management'. New opportunities, new challenges? Maybe. But I don't think experienced developers really want to move into management. Developers do that because they feel a lot of pressure while companies often don't know what to do with their developers. And the most stupid thing about this is a really good developer is worth far more than any low or middle level manager.
All fool things, I won't care. Now I'll looking for really exciting programs and enjoy lots of new thing. Try to get enough money with bored job. Professional programming is a profession and has its good points and bad points. So fight for your fun...
