> Is there a particular part of the process of architecting software that you find satisfying?
Not really. My role mainly consists of sitting in meetings, providing estimates for vague projects, and some high-level designs. I miss writing code, but I do not miss low salary and calls outside of work hours to fix stuff.
> If you know what you want but struggle to set goals and make steady progress towards achieving them, I think it comes down to discipline.
I will have to think about it. I know what I do not like (politics, the industry I’ve worked in all my life, vague tasks, context switching, people management). I know I like to code, but it can never be just that. I will have to think about it more.
Not really. My role mainly consists of sitting in meetings, providing estimates for vague projects, and some high-level designs. I miss writing code, but I do not miss low salary and calls outside of work hours to fix stuff.
> If you know what you want but struggle to set goals and make steady progress towards achieving them, I think it comes down to discipline.
I will have to think about it. I know what I do not like (politics, the industry I’ve worked in all my life, vague tasks, context switching, people management). I know I like to code, but it can never be just that. I will have to think about it more.