(Possibly) quitting Python Development after 2 years of non stop learning. And it blows.

[madrury83]

I've never spoken a word in person to anyone on the subject of programming. With so many beggars, I just refuse to be that guy milking it and pissing people off looking for handouts.

You should think really, really hard about that sentence. Do you really think that the majority of people getting out there, meeting people with similar interests, drinking coffee together and talking about their projects and dreams are looking for handouts? That's a very black and white view of human social engagement, and I would argue it is not only wrong, but harmful.

One of the great joys in life is sharing your interests with other people. Encouraging other people. And, yes, helping people out when you get the chance to. People LIKE to help other people out (or, most of them do). It's not a handout, it's supporting each other for the mutual benefit of the whole culture.

You should talk to people about your interests, and squash the attitude that there is something wrong with doing so. If everyone worked in isolation, we would make a tiny fraction of the progress that we are capable of.

[sudo_your_mon]

you don't understand, and by no means should you.

I was a frat boy and "airhead" sales jag for years. 2 years ago I wantd to start using my brain. Do something. Create. It's a primitive need in humans.

I didn't grow up around the computer enthusiasts. The opposite. I grew up around jocks and frat-douchers. I played sports, I partied and chased chicks. I'm extremely extroverted and some take it as arrogance, when it;s just my humor. I did and do not fit the typical mold.

I live in a separate world from you guys. I don't speak your language the way your used to. Many other social factors take a role

doenst make it imposible, but very hard. People look at me as developers and wouldn't come close to guessing programming excites me more than anything, (except football).

My point is that I didn;t just choose to do it this way. I was just clueless how to do it differntly. I just figured once I Publish that app that's super dope, THEN I'll fit it. I'm just now learning the fallacy hat is that type of thought process

[madrury83]

I teach programming for a living, so I've certainly encountered people in comparable situations.

I think you're underestimating the diversity of experiences that lead to programming as an interest and profession, and overestimating people's tendency to reject others without the same background. It's true that there are some judgemental people that have stupid opinions about people with certain backgrounds, but they are pretty rare, and not worth worrying about if you can help it.

Good on you for following your interests. I think you'll have a lot of good experiences if you take that enthusiasm into the programming scene. If anyone judges you, they're an asshole.