Eric wrote:
On 2013-12-13, Recliner wrote:
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Oddly I don't get bored with my work. But then I don't have to **** about
with powerpoint and talk ******** all day - I actually do something useful
and productive.

Programming? At your age? How thrilling!

Thrilling? Yes, it can be. At any age. Actually that line says more
about your personality than about anything else.

Yes, perhaps. I moved on from programming a long time ago. For me, it was
never more than a means to an end, and I was happy to switch to code-free
environments once they could do what I wanted. I certainly didn't want to
make my living from it, and never did, despite writing programs that could
tie up the then world's largest computer for 20 minutes when I was doing my
thesis.

The last 3GL code I wrote was probably around 30 years ago (very much as a
part-time activity), and 4GL 15+ years ago. Even programming fancy Excel
formulas or macros doesn't turn me on any more. Once I knew I could do it,
I didn't get any thrills from doing it year after year. There were new
challenges to turn me on, and programming seemed like an activity best
reserved for younger, cheaper people. I know what code can do, but it
doesn't have to be me doing it, any more than I would want to wash my car
myself.

I do appreciate that some people enjoy washing their own cars, and others
continue to enjoy programming. But there are better ways to make a living
for those who can.