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Why do you program?   [Edit]

Survey period: 4 Dec 2006 to 10 Dec 2006

We all have different motivations. What is the main reason your program? (suggested by Hamed Mosavi)

OptionVotes% 
To help get other (non-programming) work done1438.92
I enjoy programming73846.01
I enjoy learning new skills19812.34
For the income1207.48
It's my job35422.07
I like the industry332.06
For the glamour and prestige362.24
I don't know322.00
Other472.93

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Serge Wautier3-Dec-06 21:45
Serge Wautier3-Dec-06 21:45 
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KarstenK4-Dec-06 0:29
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ArtiBen4-Dec-06 0:54
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KarstenK4-Dec-06 1:27
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Anthony Queen4-Dec-06 2:57
Anthony Queen4-Dec-06 2:57 
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ArtiBen4-Dec-06 3:30
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Almighty Bob4-Dec-06 5:32
Almighty Bob4-Dec-06 5:32 
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ArtiBen4-Dec-06 22:16
ArtiBen4-Dec-06 22:16 
Don't freelance electricians/plumbers etc have a glamorous lifestyle? It always seems they do.

Regarding programming, I suppose it depends where you work.

Companies like EA like to talk of glamour, when they really mean a never ending stream of meetings, HR gatherings (a promotion scheme for the line managers), annoying persistent weekly catchups and extensive overtime. Completely over the top in my opinion. The only word I can think of to describe it is erm... "pesky"






Ben Glancy
Software Developer
Articad Ltd

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Almighty Bob7-Dec-06 11:13
Almighty Bob7-Dec-06 11:13 

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