[heathlilley]

It reminds me of something my father told me when I was figuring out what to take in college..."Find something you like to do and you will never work another day in your life."

His advice was not absolute, there are bad days, but overall he was correct. I wake up almost every morning looking forward to what I will solve/build that day. He was a chef, provided a great life for his family and still experiments in the kitchen even in retirement.

I think the "software as a craft" argument also fits here as people who like to program like to tinker at home much like wood working in your garage.