I think you need to be passionate about the code you write. I worked for a company out of college that I despised. I was there for 3 years and was extremely miserable. It was indeed soul sucking. I moved out of state, to a new company working on software in a totally different market and it's been very enjoyable. I love being outside, but I also love programming and wouldn't chose any other career over it.
I do love this story though. I'm glad it's working out. It must have been tough to make that huge change, with kids and everything. Good luck.
I do love this story though. I'm glad it's working out. It must have been tough to make that huge change, with kids and everything. Good luck.