When I see a stanger in a hallway happily studying a report I created. Ok Im easily pleased.

The more things change the more they stay the same..(Dos is Boss)

Back in the 70's when programmers where "Barn Stormers" and Artists you could get away with being unEmployed and free to experiment. These days Programming is like making movies. Have you ever seen a movie with only one person in the credits. This comes best in a work enviroment. This old mans opinion is that you need a good team to build modern software. The team must have people skills, Engineering skills, artists, Programmers, Finance , Ect.. and a team leader to keep all the wheels going.

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I have to agree with the above. I also have been programming for over 30 years and know how a heavy work load can get you tired and worn down. Sounds like you need a rest. Programming is an addiction. Programmers code because they have no other option. The keyboard allows you to release your artistic talent. As silly as this sounds you might actually need another project. One just for you. When I try to learn a new lanquage I always write code for a subject I love. This inspires me to doodle with the code, and release my inner child. Dont worry too much about learning .net. Microsoft can not even figure out where it is going. Thier quick changes of vision have confused many a programmer. Just stick to what you know and you will be fine. I know many people who are still making a living with Cobal.