[mgraybosch]

I grew up poor and didn't want to spend my adult life that way. So I got my hands on a used computer and some tools, and learned to code.

I'm only in it for the money.

[dronescanfly]

Didn't grow up poor, still in it for the money. Every other benefit that comes with it ( highly flexible workibg hours, intelectually teasing tasks) are just bonuses on top. Can't remember I ever wrote a line of code that hasn't been paid for (except whilst studying)

The one thing that pushed me to follow this path was a joy for pc gaming, an enthusiastic teacher and income per profession rankings showing that computer science pays quite well.