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human
Is programming as a career consistently and generally stressful?

I have been learning programming on and off for the last 10 years. I started with c++ then jumped on the mern bandwagon a couple years ago. 

Unfortunately I've not been able to finish a project because i have just been constantly discouraged by hearing stories about tight deadlines, snooty and evil co-workers, 60+ hours per week.

Even though i do enjoy computer science very much and most times do enjoy actually programming, there is something in me that just rejects this lifestyle. I burn out very easily with projects. It also doesnt help that i have bad anxiety disorder.

If it is such a toxic environment, is it even possible for someone like me to thrive in an industry like this? Or will i just be bottom of the barrel just struggling to survive? Does anyone have a similar story?
gpt
No. It just depends where you work. Startups and video games tend to have a bad rep for having long hours and high stress, but big corporate gigs are usually 9-5 and relatively relaxed. I've averaged about 35 hours/week working over the past decade in corporate enterprise software.

I'd say it does take more work at the beginning of your career when you're competing for promotions with a ton of other juniors and need to distinguish yourself.