Stuck between two decision

[dbc23]

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?

[Upgrade00]

Ensure you think hard and long and consider all your options before making a career decision like quitting your job.

How long would it take to master a course in Blockchain development

This would be affected by the pace of the presenter (or on-line tutor in this case) and also your willingness to learn as well.

is it a good option for someone who choose to take up a career in tech?

Knowledge of block chain technology doesn't decide who can take up a career in tech, start from the most basic topics and build on that.

[sheenshane]

There's no need to quit your job because that's your primary stable source of income, but if you can manage your financial expenses then it's up to you.

All you have to do is time management if you can manage your time between your job and taking a course on Blockchain development then, you save your livelihood, and also you gained knowledge as well.  But if you're willing to learn and do your own research as well, that's very easy for you to achieve.

I can even able to manage my work and visiting here in the forum as well to gather updates and information regarding the trend of cryptocurrency.  I know you can do it too.

[tranthidung]

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.

If you can not afford to quit, why do you want to quit that job?

If you want to exit that company, you can try to look for the similar job in other companies.

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?

In the meantime - when you're looking for a new job - you can begin to learn about blockchain, blockchain programming and you can look for a second job in blockchain industry.

How long does it take? Nobody can answer you because it depends on multiple factors

• Your familiarity with programming
• The time you spend to learn about new things - exclusively blockchain programming
• Your ability to adapt to changes in this industry
• The general trend of the crypto market - there are more jobs in bull market than in bear market.

[decodx]

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.

You said you have two options to choose from, but I don't see them.
I think that quitting a good-paying job that is your primary source of income without a secured alternative position is not an option. Stick to your current job and keep actively looking for alternatives.

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?

It likely depends on your current level of knowledge and your learning ability. You may find the learning curve very steep if you are unfamiliar with any type of development or programming.

[pakhitheboss]

If you don't have prior experience in coding then I would not recommend you to shift. It is better you find alternate options within your stream or company. If you have prior coding knowledge then learning Blockchain would not take a lot of time. It is a very new technology so you need to be prepared for changes.

[Darker45]

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.

Which is more important to you, that you have a good-paying job that is demanding or a low-paying job that is not demanding? I'm not saying all good-paying jobs are demanding but I guess a higher salary is almost always implying higher responsibilities. You can always look for a new job, though, one that offers a decent pay and a more relaxing setup. But I'm afraid you mustn't leave your job while there is nowhere to transfer to yet. 

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 haven't mastered blockchain development so take this as a mere opinion. But I guess it will take some time. You cannot master anything overnight. But if your background is somehow related and you don't even have to start from scratch, then I guess you will have a shorter route. Either way, it oftentimes just a matter of time management and determination.

[Chikito]

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?

It depends on the basic knowledge/academic you have. it doesn't take a long time if you have a basic knowledge of programming computers and coding. but there is some autodidacts person who can be quickly expert by reading and practicing the literature where which not relevant to his basic academic, this is just how interested you learn.

[Poker Player]

You said you have two options to choose from, but I don't see them.
I think that quitting a good-paying job that is your primary source of income without a secured alternative position is not an option. Stick to your current job and keep actively looking for alternatives.

I think the same. He himself says he can't afford to quit.  To quit a job that feeds you and start another career, I would first have a good financial position, at least 6 months of expenses in cash or very liquid assets and other financial assets, plus the new career, if self-employed would have to have provided me with at least the minimum living expenses for the last 3-6 months.

[mk4]

Development is definitely a very in-demand job in the cryptocurrency space especially in the DeFi side of things. How long would it take to master though? Really, it's going to depend on you lol. There is no sort of set duration that applies to everyone. Also, take note that you don't literally need to "master" blockchain development to get a good job. You just need to know enough.

[Coyster]

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?

Don't expect this to be less demanding by the way, it will 'demand' so much from you in terms of putting in work, time and effort to acquire the expected result, which is knowledge, so what I mean is that it's still going to be stressful for you, just like your job. Then again, being successful in garnering the knowledge or mastering in blockchain development for you isn't guaranteed, you could maybe fail to master in it, thus how can you quit a job that's guaranteed to pay you every month or week as the case may be, to settle for something you're not so sure of that will work. It's much better to stick to your job and try this, if it's turning out successful, you can then think of constructing a resignation letter, but for now it's a no for me, blockchain development, Bitcoin isn't a bed of roses, or an easy career to "get rich quick" like some people think.

[passwordnow]

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 when you've mastered the next skill you're asking, you'll leave your job? Learning a new skill in general depends on your capacity, time and budget since it's going to require you to cost the learning.

is it a good option for someone who choose to take up a career in tech?

I'd say yes. Every demanding new set of skill is good to learn so that you're in the career that's needing people like you because there's not that much people who have this skill.

[CryptoATM]

Do you have another source of income if you quit your job? Think about this deeply and make sure there is another way, mastering blockchain development is going to take long time and you must live to survive within this time, even the blockchain development won't start earning you money right away, I'd say find less demanding job and use your spare time to learn about blockchain

[ifarted]

I think that there is no need to quit your job because you just said your job is the one who supported your livelihood. Without it, what do you think will happen?Finding another job that pays good is quite hard nowadays. You might have a hard time adjusting. Bare with your boss for now.

You can always managed it but if you really think that your job is too demanding and is bad for your health then that would be the best time to quit. Health should be taken care first before careers. Right now, if you're planning to quit your job, do a research first and find another job that suits your skills before quitting.

I also wanted to add that i don't think that blockchain development is gonna be good for you because it takes a lot of time to master it and you wouldn't even get paid immediately. It could be more complicated than what you have thought it could be. Right now, the only thing that i could tell you is that to think about it more and find the best decision you could make for your life and future. 

[bakasabo]

If I were you, I would monitor the market or the field you work in and stay or find the same position. But most likely I would stay, and ask for a promotion or extra money.

We do know your background. What are your skills. Why do you think that if you switch to Blockchain development, you would have more time for rest? I think that you will have even less time. As you will start everything from a beginning, from a lower tier. Plus, your earning most likely would be lower compared to your current job.

I would advice get few weeks off on your current job, apply for Blockchain dev courses and see how things goes.

[Taskford]

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's no proper timeline regarding on learning the Blockchain development since this will be matter on how you can understand or learn it immediately so if you are really dedicated to learn this better burn your eyebrows on your computer to learn more information and educate yourself since after that for sure the earnings will follow once you learn many things in blockchain.

In your employment side you shouldn't quit just because your boss is strict and expect that they will act like that since you are not in playing ground since they have reputation to hold so that there employees will follow and obey him, stick on your job and do your best to impress your boss and just think to quit once you already settle and establish in the world of blockchain/crypto.

[examplens]

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.

if it’s really hard for you to do that job every day, then you shouldn’t have a dilemma to change it. to live and work something that does not fulfil you and that is a burden to you, cannot justify a good salary. Life is one.
At one moment, I own two companies, so it's probably my decision about my salary, but it brought me so much stress and bad days so I made one of the better decisions and got out of it all.

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?

it's probably not for you, just by asking if it's a good direction. so at the moment, you know nothing about it and you are a beginner in that sphere. I suggest you to look for an alternative job in what you are currently good at, the transition will be much easier for you.
if you give yourself more free time with a new job, then explore what your new occupation might be and dedicate yourself to it.

[The Cryptovator]

To be honest most employee thinks his boss is too much strict. When you are doing a job that means you are not able to spend time as you like because you have to always follow your boss's instructions and there is a responsibility to complete your task. If you're wondering to leave the job to build your career in blockchain then I will suggest think it deeply.

You cannot build your career suddenly in the blockchain. There is no endpoint of learning, so it does not necessary to leave the job if you want to learn. You can manage your spare time to learn and spend more time involved with blockchain technology, and how its works where you can build your career. I think it's better to leave the job when you can say confidently that you are established on blockchain technology and you can earn a handsome amount which is enough to fulfill your needs and your family's needs.

But keep in mind this is not an as easy task as you are thinking. You will encounter so many things if you want to build your career with blockchain technology. There are so many competitors and new technologies adding to the blockchain every day. So you have to be updated with time as well.

[Jawhead999]

Don't quit the job until you can earn good amount money/fulfill your daily life from blockchain/ tech career, quitting your current job right now is gambling IMO because you don't know how your life in the future.

Probably you're interested with tech, but you don't have an extra time to learn it, so that's why you want to try to quit the current job isn't? There's a possibility you'll become a very good tech and there's also a possibility your live messed up.

[ice18]

Think twice before doing something that you will regret later, as you said you have good paying job and lots of incentives which is most employees is looking for especially in this hard times. I understand that many people have good salary but the work load is too much like you are spending the rest of your life working hard for a living and no enough rest. I will only advise if your are sure enough to quit your current job you must secure first that your savings is enough for some months or a year.