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Over the past two decades, the rapid growth of big tech companies has made software engineering one of the most sought-after careers in the modern job market. But is it the right choice for everyone? Whether you’re just starting or considering a major career change, let’s explore the factors that make software engineering an attractive, or challenging, career path. What makes software engineering a good career I have worked professionally as a software engineer for 7 years now and in my experience software engineering is a great career....

As a teenager, running was my sport. I ran 3 nights a week for training, with a race every weekend. Most of the races were cross-country, giving me a weekly hit of the beautiful Irish countryside and lungfuls of fresh air. I fondly recall the community that was built around these racing events. Even in races with as few as 3 participants, supporters would hang around and cheer on each individual....

Software engineering is cognitively taxing work. Each day is spent in many hours of deep focus. Over the years you refine the capacity to enter and stay in this deeply focused state. This enables you to work on complex tasks for long periods. It comes at a cost though. I like to view the mind as a large ship. It takes some time to bring it up to speed and get into that deep state of focus....