The most important thing to remember when changing your career is to never change your industry. Because if you do – all your progress will be lost. This is something I learned when I decided to change career from software developer to something completely different. My work is different, but my industry is unchanged. This helped me to quickly get back to my previous earning […]
Every tool ever created replaced some task that people previously did as a part of their job. Forget about AI – just regular tools are well known for task replacement. But what happens to jobs and careers? They change, morph, and sometimes disappear. To understand how AI will affect programmers, let’s take a step back and analyze the big picture. Programmers – Past If we […]
Look around the office – you don’t see many “old” faces, do you? And there is a reason for that. Software developers have a very short expiry date. I should know since I was one of them. Luckily, I managed to change career from software engineer to something completely different. And I became just another burnout statistic. Planning For A Short Career There are always […]
When you absolutely dread showing up to work – you know it’s time to change your career. Especially when you think it wouldn’t be any better even if you switched jobs – the problems would still persist. Personally, I went through a similar thing when I had to change career from software engineer to something completely different. What Makes People Stay Let’s face it – […]
I must warn you – I will be extremely biased, but I think the best choice someone can make is premium writing. This is because: And the biggest benefit of them all… You can use your current knowledge to start this new career. I know this because that is how I managed to change career from software engineer to something completely new and never had […]
There is no such thing as “no experience”. Just being able to read this requires some internet/browsing skills. One career, for example, could be teaching computer skills to senior citizens. This is a limited example, but the truth is – you have much more skills than you realize: As you can see, everything and anything you know – someone else doesn’t know (and may be […]
Contrary to popular belief – regret is a good thing. Just like pain, it informs us when something is going wrong and lets us know we should do something about it. Then the obvious question becomes – should you change your career? If you’re in your 60s… If you’re 64 years old and you’re going to retire next year, then the obvious answer is no. […]
The easiest way to create an income source without having a strict schedule but still retaining a decent amount of autonomy is freelancing. And one of the things you can do as a freelancer is premium writing. However… Another alternative is building a business (which is easier said than done). You see, business is simple but hard. There are 3 components every successful business needs: […]
I can best explain this through a real-life example of how I managed to change career from software developer to something completely different. But if you want a super-short version – the key is in changing your career and NOT your industry. This tends to be a common mistake people make. Because it is safe to assume a lot of people dislike their career, but […]
The key to transferring skills to a new career is to change a career but not your industry. Here is why and how… For example, I managed to change career from software engineer to a premium writer in a very short time period. How? By not changing the industry I was in. And this is the key whenever you decide to change your career. Because […]
Having a career that pays well is a great start, but sometimes that isn’t enough. And many software developers are waking up to this fact. Lower-income careers might sometimes be more enjoyable, but struggling with every bill makes your entire life miserable. A higher-paid career that you don’t enjoy is even worse. Because you can quit a low-paying career without blinking an eye. However, when […]
When you really think about it, starting a new career is much easier at 40 than it is at 20. Why? Because of all the existing knowledge you have. This is what I realized when I had to change career from software developer to something completely different. I had so much knowledge that went beyond pure programming: Changing a career while still using all the […]
Who said you do survive? Take a look around and notice how many old programmers you see? Probably not very many. This should tell you something obvious – very few programmers survive this industry. So even though this career is very profitable, it has a very short expiration date. And any programmer not planning this in advance will face problems. I know it the best […]
It is funny how the top 2 most unpopular freelance platforms are also the most profitable ones. But people often fear rejection and lack patience, so they skip big opportunities. If you’re different, I suggest you try to use email or blog platforms. You might say this is not what you meant by “platforms”. You wanted some new, exotic, never-heard-of platform that is waiting to […]
Until we reach a point where artificial intelligence is capable of actual thinking, the AI content will not be suitable for SEO. And there are mathematical reasons why any attempt to manipulate the algorithm will be short-lived. This doesn’t mean AI content is not suitable for any use case. For example, this limitation is quite welcome in most business chatbot applications. But SEO requires specific […]
Blog can be used to showcase your skills which will set you apart from other job seekers. Also, if successful, it can turn into a business, so you won’t need a job. Especially if your blogging money exceeds your potential salary. In case you’re not just motivated by money, but you also like the prestige some of the jobs offer, then blogging is an excellent […]
Imagine carrying your entire business in your pocket. Wherever you go, your business goes. And while you’re spending money, your blogging business is making you money. Your phone is your ultimate freedom tool. But the best part is, your travelling gets better because you’re blogging. All the times you get delayed flights so you wait at the airport, or long train and bus rides… all […]
The absolute best side hustle is blogging. There are plenty of ideas on what to write. It doesn’t require any equipment. It can even be done on a bus or a train. Since you’re already proficient at messaging, this should be easy. NOTE: blogging is not a business, it’s a distribution channel. Your business can literally be anything, and blogging can support any business idea. […]
Programmers that make the most money are the ones that don’t have a job, meaning they aren’t working as programmers. Instead, they have businesses (YouTube, other social media, or blogs). And out of all business types, blogging is the one that has: Even if you don’t have any product, you can always get paid for referring your readers to someone else’s product. And basically, to […]
The easiest and most overlooked way to make money is through a blog. As a programmer, you don’t need another job, which is why any form of social media is not recommended. Since blog gives you the biggest flexibility and freedom. The most important thing to remember: web traffic is everything! Whatever you’re selling, the more people see your offer, the more sales you make. […]
The only way you can become an entrepreneur if you have no money is by getting good at generating traffic to your website. Because without web traffic, there are no sales, which means no business, and ultimately no entrepreneur. So as an entrepreneur you really have only one job, and that is to bring people to your business. You don’t even have to have any […]
Let’s first clearly define what passive income is: do it once and get paid forever. Many people suggest YouTube, but that is not a passive income. It is a full-time job, and the moment you stop recording, your income starts to fall. Compare that to writing a blog and positioning your website on search results pages (SEO). The older the content, the better. You don’t […]
Easiest way to make money as a developer is to get a job. If you already have a job then the best thing you can do is to get twice as much money for the same amount of work (I’ll show you how). And the third way is a side project. Job There is no wisdom here. If you have the skills then go to […]
There are two paths you can take: The good news is that nearly any idea you can think of can produce additional income. The bad news is that most of the projects fail because no one ever hears about them. So the only business problem you need to solve is web traffic. The biggest obstacle people face when trying to build a sustainable business is […]
These are not empty words – you will literally not find any side hustle that comes even close to this. And I haven’t heard anyone else talk about this, which means you’re about to tap into something brand new. Your mind is about to be blown away… The best thing about this side hustle: How? Just double your salary! This is not a joke. I […]
The good and bad thing about clothing is that it never lasts, and you must continuously renew it. As a career, this means there is always a demand for these products, even during economic turmoil. And most money is made in sales. If you’re on the production side of this industry, the margins are thin and you’re limited to the number of items you can […]
This is a good career as long as you’re not involved in the manufacturing part of it. What should you do instead? Since these are very expensive tools, there is more money to be made in selling than manufacturing the instruments. Even though this is where the biggest money and most promising careers are made, many people dislike sales. If you are one of them […]
Major chemicals is a good career path, but only if you stick close to the money. This means you’re in sales, marketing, copywriting, etc. If you’re involved in production and chemistry, you will (unfortunately) not earn much. And I know many people will immediately point out it’s not fair. Because people who are producing the actual products should be earning the most. To that, I […]
Working in luxury hotels and resorts is an amazing career path, but NOT for surface-level reasons. The biggest advantage is you get to meet rich and influential people, and you are one step away form changing your life forever. Who visits luxury hotels and resorts? People who have financial means to do so. And since 80% of wealthy people are self-made, you will most likely […]
Homebuilding used to be one of the best career paths because of the demand. But today, in most western countries, birthrates are very low and in 30 years there could be 20-40% less people, and the buildings from today will stay. This means the supply of houses and apartments will exceed the demand. There will be very little need for additional housing, and the housing […]
Business services is a great career path, especially one area that very few people talk about: website traffic generation. Here you have an option to add commission-based payouts to your salary and make your earnings limitless. Because you ever want to have a really successful career, you need to get off from your fixed salary and move towards performance-based payouts. On a fixed salary, regardless […]
Even the best jobs at commercial banks are set up in a way so you can never leave. Top executives get impressive bonuses, but they can only collect them after a couple of years, so they have to stay or lose the bonus. And when they finally receive the money, they “get” even bigger bonuses which they can only use after couple of more years. […]
Precious metals offer a wide range of jobs. If you’re working on production (digging dirt or engraving jewelry) you won’t make much. Plus, entire mines can be shut down in case of major price pullback and you’re out of job. But… …if you’re involved in sales or marketing part of this business, your income is secured. And in today’s world, thanks to the internet, there […]
Non-durables is a broad industry with good and bad opportunities. But, as long as you stick to the industry’s sales area, you’ll be fine. Also, as a bonus, this industry is resilient overall during economic downturns. Why sales? Because the closer you are to a place where the company is making money, the higher your salary will be. I did not make the rules, it’s […]
You can take two paths in this industry: programming and sales. The path of selling software is a better option because of the higher salary and also compounding knowledge that doesn’t get outdated every 5 years. Software development, on the other hand is hard to keep up, and everything you learn will be worthless in 5 years. This means your years of experience add very […]
Aside from insurance having the most perfect business model, this career offers you to be very close to sales. Because the closer you are to money (in any career), the more you earn and the higher demand for your services. Why is insurance the perfect business model? On top of that, any person who sells insurance usually has commission-based salary. This means there is no […]
Since the entire world is connected through telecommunications, this industry has many opportunities. Still, most of the jobs are not that good. Especially when the economy goes down, then many people are laid off. Because when the economy is booming, then everyone needs the latest phone, faster internet, and more TV subscriptions. But when money gets tight, then people cut on those things because last […]
Marine transportation has so many drawbacks it’s hard to fit inside one blog post. But people are attracted to this career because it pays very well. However, there are plenty of better ways to earn a high salary. You need to consider not just your current position, but how will your personal situation evolve throughout your life. Maybe if you’re young it’s fun to go […]
Public utilities career has many benefits, but the problem is it’s heavily regulated by the government. This means your salary is also heavily regulated and you will not be able to earn more no matter how good you are at your job. And the situation is similar across all different public service jobs. Just try to think of the best and the worst teacher you’ve […]
This career path has one big problem: it’s regulated by the government. This means you are essentially doing public service, and there will always be a ceiling to how much you can earn (regardless of your contribution). Personally, I don’t like my income being predefined and limited because then I lose most of my motivation to do that job in the first place. Especially when […]
Major banks offer well-paid positions during the economic boom, but as soon as the economy faces issues, there are major cutbacks, and a lot of people get fired. So, this job tends to let you down the moment you need it the most. This is expected when you think about it. When economy is booming banks are lending the money and there are a lot […]
People think this career is great because it creates parts for everything else used in the economy. But during the economic slowdown, product sales slow down, components are less needed and people in this industry are fired. So in a way this career is great, except for when you need it the most: in a recession. And I think a lot of people would prefer […]
Capital goods is a great career in a booming economy. But as soon as the economy slows down, these goods start to pile up in the warehouse, and many workers are no longer needed (as they are frequently laid off by the thousands). This means you will have a job when it’s easiest to find a new job. And you will be fired at the […]
Transportation used to be great career path beause of high salary and long-term employment. But today it’s obvious it has no future and no job stability due to self-driving vehicles. However, there are some robust alternatives. As technology moves forward you will see more and more jobs being automated away. This is because transportation has many high-paying jobs and companies have huge incentives to invest […]
In a free market, oil and gas should be great career choice. But because they are forcibly being regulated into downsizing and bankruptcy for political reasons, I would not recommend it as a career path. And if you decide to take this career path, at least choose some area that has transferable skills. Something like software or sales. Because if at any point you become […]
Most search results will say this is a great career path, but always remember that those opinions were written by people who are working comfortably from home and writing blog posts. So be careful when making life-long decisions. Even though there are some good jobs out there, the majority is not that good. Even if the pay is sometimes good, it is only good if […]
Even though energy (currently) has a lot of good jobs it is very risky as a career path. And that is because of inverted incentives and government involvement which can get you fired at any moment. The thing is that there are two types of technologies right now: the ones that work and the ones that don’t. Technologies that work are not very popular with […]
Technology is a good career path, but if you combine it with one of the oldest high-profit professions you can be unstoppable. This old profession is sales, but today there is something even better: traffic generation. So if you use technology to generate traffic to websites you will always have companies begging to work with you. In the end, this is the whole point of […]
If you look consumer services career from salary perspective, it is a very bad choice both short and long term. But there are better alternatives mentioned later in this article so make sure you read about those. This career is not well paid now and things are going to go downhill from here. The first reason is low barrier to entry because anyone with half […]
During the entire history (up until now) sales was the best route to advance financially. But now there is something even better – driving traffic to websites. Because more traffic means more customers and profits. Think about it… if you have the perfect sales process and manage to sell products 100% of the time, but you bring only one potential customer – you can make […]
Direct response copywriting is a form of sales where, unlike TV commercials which play the long game, the response is required immediately. The user is asked to buy, subscribe, download, follow, or perform any other target action. But, always remember, copywriting has a giant flaw: it only works if there are people on your website to read it. And even the best copywriting in the […]
Junior copywriter is a person who has the basic copywriting skills that allow them to write compelling short-form text like: headlines, emails, ads, and social media posts where the main objective is to get people to click. However, copywriting has a huge problem: it only works if there are people reading the text (copy) you wrote. And if you know how to get free SEO […]
The most important skill in freelancing is the ability to get new clients. Every other problem can be solved if you have enough interested people in your services coming to you every day. Therefore, having a skill and offering your services is not enough. Because if no one knows about you then no one hire you and no one will pay you. You could market […]
To succeed in copywriting, all you need is practice. Sounds too simple to be true, which is why nobody does it. There are no tricks or tips and no secret formula. Practice daily for 1 hour and see how good you’ll get in a year. If you’re still reading this and haven’t already clicked away – congratulations – you are in 1% of people who […]