> I'm always a bit irked when I see here on HN people suggesting that it's impossible to end up poor if you're a skilled developer. Shit happens, despite the potential for earning well.
It's pretty hard to end up poor as skilled developer, unless you spend many years chasing entreprenual ideas or otherwise engage in activities that don't guarantee income. But, if you just do paid work and are responsible with your money (assuming you live in a developed country), it's impossible to be broke after 20 years of working without a huge amount a bad luck.
It's pretty hard to end up poor as skilled developer, unless you spend many years chasing entreprenual ideas or otherwise engage in activities that don't guarantee income. But, if you just do paid work and are responsible with your money (assuming you live in a developed country), it's impossible to be broke after 20 years of working without a huge amount a bad luck.