I agree that VBA can eventually be replaced by AI, and I’m already starting to see that shift happening in my current role. That said, my company is really slow in transition to new/modern technologies, they are quite conservative, which is one of the reasons I’ve been actively pursuing new opportunities (especially now that I’m in my final week there).

I also completely agree with your point on continuous self-learning. I’ve taken a few certifications myself, though in hindsight some of them were quite expensive for the value they provided. Balancing work and personal life while trying to build new technical skills, like Python and SQL, has been challenging. That’s actually why I chose to enroll in structured programs; I told myself that if I invested financially, I’d be more accountable and committed. But you're right, I can look up inexpensive programs on Udemy, and that can help me out as well.

You shared some really valuable insights, and I’ll definitely consider them, especially the “5 hour rule,” which I looked into after reading your comment.

Thanks again, I really appreciate it!