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by jetengine 3711 days ago
What are your experiences with creative jobs? I'm currently making 1.5 times median income (compared to the rest of the country) as a Java back-end programmer. But it's not the most exciting job because all I'm doing is keeping legacy code alive and implementing new business specifications.

I have thought of going back to my old job as web-developer, doing cool stuff with Node, Angular and all the cool cutting-edge technology. But I'll only earn a median income if I do that.

Or go straight into management and earn 2 to 2.5 times median. But that seems even more boring.
2 comments
lgieron 3711 days ago
> I have thought of going back to my old job as web-developer, doing cool stuff with Node, Angular and all the cool cutting-edge technology.

I'd take Java over JavaScript any day. These technologies are trendy, but they're definitely not cutting-edge or cool.

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collyw 3711 days ago
I think its more about building new stuff or maintaining legacy code. The first is more interesting than the second.
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bitwize 3711 days ago
Become a UI/UX designer.

You could earn twice a programmer's salary.

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