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Web Development as a Career? (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by RuleNumber6@programming.dev to c/webdev@programming.dev

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I'm looking to switch into a tech job in the future, and I'm wondering if web development could be a good choice. Ideally, I'd like an interesting job with a good work-life balance, and I would even be willing to take a pay cut later in my career in order to have more free time. I'm hoping to get some insight into the profession. I have three questions:

Is it hard to find a position in web development with good work-life balance
I’m considering getting a bachelors in computer science from WGU. Is it worth it or is the self taught route better?
Does anyone have any experience in the program?

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[–] Ismay@programming.dev 4 points 1 year ago

I don't think it's necessary true.

You can't compare the employment of a former google/twitter/xxx bit tech dev to a junior just starting. Lived the precedent crisis and it's often easier to employ a cheap dev than a more expansive one,

But, it will clearly be harder no matter what.

As for OP, web dev is always a solid choice. If you really want to boost your resume, you may want to build some experience as an app dev too. It's often very looked for.