I love my job. Love it love it love it. I love writing code, love debugging weird problems, love designing systems. To me programming is the perfect combination of craft and art, a daily combination of puzzle-solving and painting castles in the air.

That's why Scott Hackett's post "What would I do without programming" got me thinking. His post was an ode to the joys of being a programmer, but made me think about what I would do if there were no programming to be done.

Sure, it's counterfactual musing, but still merits thought. I like solving problems, working with cool tech, and making a difference for my company. I'm not so fond of business qua business, so my undergrad studies (finance and Asian languages) wouldn't help much. Sales, too -- too much stress, too much insecurity.

I guess I'd have to go with something like medicine. Docs solve puzzles -- tough, real puzzles -- on a daily basi, and get to play with cool tech as well. Maybe that's why I have Doc Shazam in my blogroll? 

What about you, my gentle readers? What would you do if your chosen career path were unavailable?