[CodeIsMyFetish]

> our profession is not respected and has no social status I'm going to disagree. I'm also going to assume there's a bit of hyperbole here. While the profession doesn't carry the same clout as a doctor or lawyer, people will generally think you are intelligent and educated when you tell them you are a software developer. Also if you work at a well-known company, and especially if you work on a well-known project, people will look up to you.

The profession itself is mid-tier, but there are plenty of opportunities within the field to have a high status position.