Stuck between two decision

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

If you're not doing what you love as a job or can find a way to love what you're doing then quit. We're always advice to do what we love like hobbies as job that way you won't see it as been stressful because if you're not doing what you love and enjoying it then that job is definitely stressing you out which isn't healthy.

It's understandable that we have to put meal on the table but that mindset is what is causing lots of illness this days. Go learn a skills and only do what you love or learn to love what's putting cash in your pocket, that way you'll be keeping both your finances and mental health healthy.

We're in the 21 century, you can basical get comfortable financially to some extent from just working on your phone. Don't let the mentality of the old times discourage you from been free.

[GeorgeJohn]

How long would it take to master a course in Blockchain development and is it a good option for someone who choose to take up a career in tech?

I don't think to be acclimatized with blockchain protocols it has to do a specific duration or time frame, actually to get the concept knowledge of everything is been noted with skills, strategies and plans, when you start to learn bit by bit, obviously you will get acquainted with it's scenario, the mistakes that occurs will educate you and also make you to be perfect, so from my perspective i think that you can't surely build your career in blockchain directly.

[Rruchi man]

I have a good paying job that comes with lots of incentives I have been working here for quite some time now but my issue is that this job is very much demanding and my boss is very strict. I barely have time to rest and for now I can't afford to quit because it's just the key source of livelihood for me.

In this economy, not so many jobs still have the description of a "good paying job". If you have one that helps you get through this economy and handle your responsibilities effectively, please try to make a meaning out of it (don't rush into quiting to nothing yet), don't let your boss who is probably trying to frustrate you (probably doing it to others as well), don't let him win. There's a popular saying that - "the devil you know is better than the angel you know nothing about",  meaning if quiting and getting a new job is in the thought list, there is no assurance that the other boss you will have will be any better, if not worse.  

How long would it take to master a course in Blockchain development and is it a good option for someone who choose to take up a career in tech?

Since you are already considering this say part-time with your job till you can get on your foot, it's a good option, but before you proceed be sure to have a self assessment time to be certain that you have an interest that can sustain a career. You have to be sure of your options so you are not thrown into regrets.

[lovesmayfamilis]

Also, I think it all depends on your age. If you are young, and you have time to retrain for a new specialty, and in addition, there are people, parents, close people who will allow you to exist without earning, feel free to start learning.
Doing something against your will and giving up something that interests you deeply can play a cruel joke on you.
Going to work and knowing that you hate it also affects your health. You always need to be able to leave your comfort zone and start over.

[Smartvirus]

~snipe~

Quiting one's job is not always an easy thing to do. Especially when you live in a would of constant inflation, chaos here and there with lots of other constraints that makes life difficult for the common man. So instead of quiting, man gets into the race of accumulating and holding on to other sources or streams of income. I could imagine what you mean by not being free and being under some strict supervision, which ever it is. The supervision shouldn't be much of a problem so long as you know your job, love it and you do it right. What is of the essence is how flexible it is to permit you do other things. It's a tough decision though and ensure you get it right!

[jrrsparkles]

I have a good paying job that comes with lots of incentives I have been working here for quite some time now but my issue is that this job is very much demanding and my boss is very strict. I barely have time to rest and for now I can't afford to quit because it's just the key source of livelihood for me.

How long would it take to master a course in Blockchain development and is it a good option for someone who choose to take up a career in tech?

Since you call it as good paying job then keep the spot secured as long as you aren't making enough money from your other sources of income. But choosing which one solely depends on your affordable level, for me if you are not having any responsibility related to money like feeding your family then you can apply for new job which can be more comfortable for you then you can learn about blockchain from there with free mind.

[Jawadu]

Everything has a positive and negative effect, perhaps you should learn all the basics of blockchain and cryptocurrencies at least for a month, 2 months, or more before giving on career and dive into crypto world 100%.

[isaac_clarke22]

It is hurting you mentally, OP.
It is still up to you though.  Are you willing to wake up in the morning just to do work the whole day? I would advise you to freelance and take that development skills of yours to use.
In freelancing, you are the BOSS of your time. Upwork is a good platform to start.

I am not sure how long it would take, but if you are really interested in learning BC dev, you would not think that much of the time it would take to master it.

[rosenbauer02]

There is no exact time on how long you will master blockchain development. Just make sure you manage your time well for learning and also your job. If you can support yourself without your job to have source of income then you can quit your job but if you don't have other source of main income then you should keep your job. Just do your job like your boss asked you to do and on your spare time is to learn and rest.

[khaled0111]

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
Some may argue that this proverb is for losers and you won't achieve anything in your life if you don't take risks. But we are talking about losing your only source of income here so you have to be realistic.
Keep in mind that learning a new skill and mastering it may take months, if not years. Can you hold out for that long if you quit your current job?
Just try to organize your time and devote few hours a week to learn and see how it works.

I am not trying to demotivate you but don't won't you to make a decision that you may regret later.

[Oceat]

Everything has a positive and negative effect, perhaps you should learn all the basics of blockchain and cryptocurrencies at least for a month, 2 months, or more before giving on career and dive into crypto world 100%.

Actually, it all depends on how good he was in programming languages because some programmers are good given with their background about coding and making their own programs. So, if not 2 months it might take year(s) to completely master it plus I don't think that kind of job isn't demanding either.

OP should think it long and hard then reflect everything what would be the consequences of quitting a demanding stable job to a new career. But I believe everything can be talk about so why not start there and talk to your boss?

[Mpamaegbu]

I have a good paying job that comes with lots of incentives I have been working here for quite some time now but my issue is that this job is very much demanding and my boss is very strict. I barely have time to rest and for now...

This must be a great job then because employees don't always accept that their jobs pay them well. That explains why your boss wants to use the last drop of your sweat. To whom much is given, much is expected. If they pay well, it's expected that they want you to sweat it out for them. It's the typical, "You can't have your cake and eat it" scenario here. The enticing pay is the exchange for your time and relaxation.

How long would it take to master a course in Blockchain development and is it a good option for someone who choose to take up a career in tech?

I think that will depend on you, the learner. I have come to discover that learning a thing isn't the same as mastering it. The instructor could teach it within a specific duration but being able to apply that which was taught effectively (mastering it) is another task that will depend solely on your ease of grasp of subject matter like someone said here.

[Piggymonster]

I have a good paying job that comes with lots of incentives I have been working here for quite some time now but my issue is that this job is very much demanding and my boss is very strict. I barely have time to rest and for now I can't afford to quit because it's just the key source of livelihood for me.

How long would it take to master a course in Blockchain development and is it a good option for someone who choose to take up a career in tech?

There is a saying that goes "we work to live, not live to work". It is crucial for our wellbeing to balance our work and our personal life but i know it is sometimes difficult specially as you say that your work is very demanding. All I can say is, choose a career that you love so you can feel you are not working everyday. Whichever your passion and your heart is, go with it.

[TheNineClub]

Learning a skill and mastering it are two completely different things. You can take a course, online or at Uni. You could get a grasp of it and be somewhat good at it, but you will definitely not master it. That takes time and experience working with those technologies. You will at first have to take lower-paid jobs and projects to gain experience and after a while, you will be able to match your expectations.

[Skinny48]

You will suffer if you quit your job to learn blockchain because you won't be making money from blockchain in an instant, making money from blockchain takes lot of time and effort so you will need something to lean on for the time being

[ReiMomo]

As said by many here and as you are aware of risk in getting a job anywhere else now during COVID situation, just hold your job and just bear with your strict master. No other go when we have such managers around. This might be good or bad. Still, hold back your job as you are depending on its income. Take Blockchain course when you have time. I am sure it might just long for 3 months. Just sit back decide what would best suite your situation.   

[Alisha-k]

Learning never ends, that's why it's called learning'...

The time it would take for me to learn and master a particular subject might be different from the time it would take the other person to

It depends on the individual, you can't emphatically say it would take 2months to master a course in Blockchain development, what if the person doesn't give it his full attention? Or he's not so smart in Understanding?

So overall, the time it would take to master a course in Blockchain development is solely dependent on the learner

The second part of the question is a big YES, infact, that's the most profitable skill in the crypto space

With that, you can be able to create or design your own token, give it a use case, present it to the public, if adopted, you're made for life.

As for you quitting your job, that's entirely your decision to make, but you should note that you don't start making money from block chain immediately after learning, it takes a lot of process.

[chuckweitzman]

The learning of blockchain is a great idea for anyone looking to invest in a career that would see them stay ahead of the curve. But I will not suggest leaving your current job to run into blockchain because it will take time before you pick up the right skills.