18 Oct 2022 | 3 mins
Overview
  • Hobbies like coding can seem fun but not something you may ever thought of as a job. But with constant development and change in the tech world, as a coder your skill is in high demand.
  • Here are 5 reasons why coding should be your next job.

1. You can learn to code at home

Coding isn't the type of skill that is only taught at a formal institution. While you can learn it at one of those places, you can also do it in your down time.

There are an abundance of free online courses on offer, or programs or you could look up an online explainer and teach yourself!

2. From hobby to high paying career

The need for coders in the tech industry is constantly growing. With new platforms and services always waiting to be created, as a coder you are in high demand.

Your skills can help build the next meta project, or help build any other number of platforms, from social media, to gaming, to AI and VR.

3. Flexibility with becoming a coder/programmer

Coding is the type of job that you need your computer, some software and yourself to complete. That immediately means flexibility.

The benefits of working from home are a plenty when it comes to cutting down on travel times and costs, cutting down on the neverending need to buy lunch when at the office and going on coffee runs. 

4. Income

With such high demand for programmers and software developers you can receive a great reward in return for your work.

As comes with jobs in higher demand, employers are willing to pay the money to get you on their team.

Tech also just naturally does great with revenue so has the money spare to reward you for your experience. And the more experience you have the greater reward available. 

5. The future is in tech

With developments in technology like AI and the metaverse, coding is looking like a very safe job.

There is a constant need to develop new machines and technology or make the technologies we already have better, you can remain assured that as a skilled coder you have the skills needed to further that development.

Even better, you could very well be the next person leading technological change with robots, AI and everything in between.