helmetiblog

I'm back from my first-ever real business trip! Real, as in the name of my company, and real in that it wasn't merely to attend offsite training, but to actually do something that needed to be done. And as an added bonus, I get to color a new state on my map. Woo-hoo!

I wonder periodically whether I'm working in the right role for myself. James' post today especially got me thinking. I like programming, as it's a fun method of solving problems, creativity and expression; I also like the steps that come beforehand: all the analysis, clarification, personal interaction, design, strategy, etc. My current position involves some of both, and I'm a bit bogged down in creating documentation. I don't know that there's a toolset I like better than an elegant programming language and a good IDE (though PHP and emacs provide a rewarding experience of a different sort). Visio and Word are fine for a day, but that day's come and gone and I'm ready to code.