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Is learning programming worth it? Outside of a career, what can I do with programming? (self.python)

submitted 2 years ago by pedantichedgehog to c/python

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I learned a little bit of python back in college with the hope that it would give me a competitive edge in the field I hoped to enter. Lo and behold, I got a job in a different industry entirely and any knowledge of coding I once had became irrelevant.

Would it be worth it to pick up my python textbook again and self-teach in my free time if I don't want to make a career of coding? What exactly can python be used to create?

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[–] emergencycall 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Programming can be used to automate yourself out of your job if you are interested in helping your employer generate value for shareholders

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

On a personal level, it can also help make your job more interesting by automating tedious tasks, freeing up more space to do actually useful stufd.

[–] kamenoko 6 points 2 years ago

Better yet, automate the boring stuff, never tell your boss and enjoy a stress free day to find some other job that isn't so pointless.