| darkhaven63 said:
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I am a 40 year old Senior Software Developer. Most people my age have moved into management or software architecture. I chose not to (both have been offered to me a few times).
I would probably be making 50% more then I make today, but I would hate my job, and I would be doing something I am no where near as good at.
We have 6 developers in my shop, 8 Business Analysts, and 4 Project Managers. Most developers are given requirements from the BA'a, and then code what they are told.
I am the only developer that does not have a BA or a PM. I am a department of one. I get to be this, because I have as much experience as any developer+BA+PM we have. because I get to play all roles, the things I develop are much better then if the person talking to the customer was not the developer.
I consistently produce the best work (because I am the only one they give the opportunity to), and if I could have my way, I would do exactly what I am doing until I retire.
I get to sit with the customer, learn how they do there job, suggest a solution, build it, deploy it, and get all the satisfaction with truly owning a project from cradle to grave. It's the greatest job I could think of having, and I am excited to go to work every day.
Why is that mediocrity?
Promotions are overrated.
