What to do when you lose interest in Programming after 10 years?

Question

So, I have been a tech guy for last 10 years of my career where i fairly enjoyed and held pride about my work but recently my perspective has changed. I now feel like a puppet to CEO/Execution guys who gets all the limelight and my contribution is kind of sidelined. That makes me feel unimportant and think that i have chosen a wrong line of work. Anyone else feel like it? How to cope with it.

ddingus · Accepted Answer

Start learning about business.You have a skill, and it is not a solid match for you and your growing inclinations. This happens. Has happened to me a few times actually.My advice is: Approach something new the same way you did before.Along the way, keep your current skills sharp, network with others in the new area of interest and soon you will find yourself combining all of that in new ways.

matonias · Answer

Start building up something that you would like to do for the next 10 years, possibly for the rest of your life. No rush, just work on it whenever you can.
Once you have solidified that, you can decide to quit programming.
Doing this currently!

auslegung · Answer

Have you considered making a transition into engineering management? You can eventually work your way to VP of engineering then CTO with your 10 years of software plus management and leadership skills.

rasputnik6502 · Answer

Many people ride on the backs of others who are too busy doing the work. And a good programmer can carry quite a crowd without noticing. But if you have noticed already maybe you need to move to another company

What to do when you lose interest in Programming after 10 years?

Start building up something that you would like to do for the next 10 years, possibly for the rest of your life. No rush, just work on it whenever you can.Once you have solidified that, you can decide to quit programming.Doing this currently!

Have you considered making a transition into engineering management? You can eventually work your way to VP of engineering then CTO with your 10 years of software plus management and leadership skills.

Many people ride on the backs of others who are too busy doing the work. And a good programmer can carry quite a crowd without noticing. But if you have noticed already maybe you need to move to another company

Start building up something that you would like to do for the next 10 years, possibly for the rest of your life. No rush, just work on it whenever you can.
Once you have solidified that, you can decide to quit programming.
Doing this currently!