What Are Some Reasons Not to Become a Programmer?

If You Don’t Like Programming 

If you’re a good developer, you’re going to be living in code 40+ hours a week (and probably thinking about it on the weekends).
If you don’t like the act of programming, this job is not for you.

You Have to Constantly Update 

Your Skills Programming languages and technologies change every 2-3 years. If you do not have a thirst for ongoing learning, programming is not for you. Good developers are lifelong learners and continue to read books forever.

Management 

It’s hard to find good managers in any area of a company, but it seems that the situation is especially bad in Information Technology (IT). Many IT Managers were once techies themselves, so they are predisposed towards technology rather than people. Nowhere have I seen more poorly run teams than in IT. Of course, this could also be motivation for some people to become developers so they can one day manage them well. There is definitely a lot of room in the business world for good IT managers.

Overtime

 It varies from situation to situation and week to week, but since programming is deadline driven, at one time or another you’re going to have to work overtime. Overtime for programmers is almost never paid. Some jobs require it on an ongoing basis, most jobs require it every month or two.