To the dude that wrote about programming. Is it programming that sucks, or programming to someone else's plan and persnickety demands? Programming something that would help someone for whom you care, or for a cause you care about seems worthwhile. I know a dude, my brother actually, that learned programming language when he was in his thirties for fun. He was interested in doing something creative and positive in the world. He and a few friends started this thing called Hubski. From what he says, he really enjoys the programming he does. That is, in between the hours that he spends bringing home the bacon at a job, like any, that can be sucky at times. Don't give up at what you're good at. Find those primes in your spare time possibly.