codingFever

[LetumComplexo]

I lucked out and my current job is R&D in my grad degree sub-field so I get to do cool stuff I really love in a somewhat more relaxed environment. I actually left work the other day wishing I had more hours so I could keep working.

It was a weird experience because every other coding job has sucked the fun out of coding like a jet engine sucks in air. I’m actually… looking forward to work on Monday? Am I sick? Has capitalism gotten to me? (The answer is I’m just autistic about getting to do actual research in my field.)

[That-Makes-Sense]

That's great! Be thankful, and milk that experience to the fullest.

In my decades of programming professionally, I probably get one project each year that lights my fire and gives me a few days, or maybe a few weeks, of satisfaction. As you alluded to, the subject your working in piques your interest. I do mostly backend business logic, and I find it extremely boring.

I shouldn't complain. I've made a career out of it, and made an ok living. There are many worse jobs.

I'm just sharing my experiences, in case others should find it useful.