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Re: looking for a career advice
@GeorgeCrudo thanks for your thoughts. i agree it is probably smart to be careful not to throw away programming so fast. my outlook, however, is that i often think i'd much rather be a janitor than go on writing more mind numbing code. i realize that i am possibly a little strange :) and if i can get a job with some visual… -
Re: looking for a career advice
You should consider working as a technical artist. A good technical artist needs engineering skills, art skills and communication skills. Most tech artists start strong in one skill, ok in another skill and weak in the third skill. It's easier to find employment as a technical artist because almost nobody wants to do it… -
Re: looking for a career advice
Just wanted to drop by. I studied Computer Science - was 3d and a designer for years and now came back to Frontend Development. Its very cool, because its programming but more visual than backend. Im super happy with it - also when i left the game industry. Carrier wise - was the best choice ever - and who knows, maybe i… -
Re: looking for a career advice
@monkey_T That's a pretty interesting perspective. I guess it comes down to if you're okay with your job or if it's making you miserable. Programming does have it's satisfying elements but I agree that graphics are much more captivating and interesting to learn. Then again when you look at salary comparisons between… -
Re: looking for a career advice
Heya @monkey_T I think programming is one of the most creative jobs there is, so don't put yourself down man ^^ Anything that requires problem solving over such a broad area is super creative. I have a very bad grasp when it comes to programming for games, but that sounds like a better option than doing a full 180 and… -
Re: looking for a career advice
I'm in a similar boat @monkey_T. I studied Computer Science in school and currently work developing apps for military simulations. Logically I think @Joost is totally right but I can't help but feel like I'd rather be working a job that is more art focused. Even if I stay in the simulation industry and I'm not necessarily…
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