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:

  1. Is it hard to find a position in web development with good work-life balance

  2. I’m considering getting a bachelors in computer science from WGU. Is it worth it or is the self taught route better?

  3. Does anyone have any experience in the program?

  • @[email protected]
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    811 months ago

    Here in the US, there are a plethora of web dev jobs available once you hit the mid / senior level. I’d say on a high-level that about 80% of them offer pretty good work-life balance. Every web dev job or gig I’ve had in the last 7 years has been extremely flexible.

    Happy to answer any other particular questions you have.

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      11 months ago

      How many years does one have to spend as Junior to consider themselves semi senior or senior?

      • @Von_Broheim
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        211 months ago

        A decent developer will be mid level in 1-2 years.