Comment by lewisjoe

There are amazing people out here on HN who can help you with better answers to the question. Why don't you post an Ask HN and see? Or better talk with people in person about this.

As for me, Yes, I might pick traveling and having fun over creating software. But I'm not from a wealthy background and my need for a better quality of life is satisfied by selling my skill for money. In that sense, I picked long-term quality of life over short bursts of fun and happiness.

Also, I do have fun coding so it's kind of alright for me.