[davidgay]

> Programming is a ridiculous career path.

You have blinders on. Programming is a far better, far less risky career, and pays far better than many very popular career paths (architecture, teaching, sports, arts, research (be it science, computer science, or humanities).

Context:

- sports and arts are obvious

- I did my stint in research, and programming (even at FAANGs) is far less stressful and far easier to find a good job in

- my wife worked in architecture / works as a teacher

[dogcomplex]

Yeah, you might be right, but I fear this might just push the OP closer to utter devastation as he realizes the working world is fucked everywhere.

[rightbyte]

There are grades of grey.

[mettamage]

Coding school bootcamp instructor could be a thing. It's basically the same as a teacher.

Or teacher at private schools also make more.