3 Smart Things To Spend Your Money on as a Developer

Have you ever considered how much money you wasted on useless stuff trying to learn to program?

In our society people want us to buy their products anyway. Brands do everything they can to sell. It’s very easy, especially for beginners, to make a thousand purchases of things that they don’t really need. If you’re a programmer, you’ve probably identified with that — courses you’ve never opened, books you’ve never read, and so on.

But, there is a solution to control the the overspend. You just need to set your priorities straight for your money and ask yourself a few questions before buying anything.

Let’s see some tips:

1. Invest in Your Health

It seems to be a simple thing, but many people forget to take good care of their physical and mental health. You have only one body, and it deserves to be treated with respect and carefully.

Eating junk foods, sleeping poorly and not exercising are examples of a bad habit that can generate many future difficulties and directly affect your work and productivity. And don’t forget your mental health, it can be one of your main gears. Know how mental health impacts remote (and face-to-face) work.

Prioritize your health and invest in it. So: go to the gym, or train at home yourself, eat healthy meals and don’t forget to enjoy your leisure time with the people you love and do your favorite hobbies. With proper care you’ll work better.

2. Invest in a Few Learning Resources

As a programmer, you want to grow and expand your repertoire. So investing in some resources can make a difference. But, pay attention to the costs.

You don’t need 1000 courses on learning JavaScript, 100 books to master React, and a full library of “ace the coding interview” resources.

Here are some suggestions:

• Invest in some good resources for each technology you want to learn. If you intend to master React, choose a really good resource to invest your money.
• A good choice is the full package or Bootcamp courses. In that case, you pay to get a full service and learn a lot of things together. This is still good because you are focusing your money on one thing, without letting a million different products distract you.
• Invest in some technical preparation for interviews, buy a book or a specialized course, and then look for problems to solve online to complement your learning.

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Invest in Attending Live Events

Be where positive things happen, and meet new people. It seems like a mother’s advice, but seriously, share your achievements with people with the same interests. Networking can be a positive point for your career.

With the pandemic, many events were canceled, or turned to an online platform. We brought you a list of the best virtual conferences and events to kick off 2021. You can be surprised by other people’s experiences and even learn a lot from them. It may even be a way to refresh your mind.

Conclusion

Perhaps you had never thought about the importance of those points cited here today. Spending money on things that won’t bring you a result just makes you lose.

Starting today, rethink your investments and put into practice the tips we brought. Your results will get better and better at work, and you’ll also have time to your personal life, interests and hobbies.