Ask Slashdot: As a Programmer/Geek, Should I Learn Business?

Ask Slashdot: As a Programmer/Geek, Should I Learn Business? 167

Posted by Soulskill on Wednesday October 16, 2013 @06:17PM from the i-recommend-buying-low-and-selling-high dept.

An anonymous reader writes "During my career I've always been focused on learning new technologies and trending programming languages. I've made good money at it, but I'm not sure what the next step is. I don't want to do this for the rest of my life. I'm not sure how to find a good way to transition from programmer to somebody with more responsibility. Should I learn business? It it more important to focus on personal networking? Do I step into the quagmire of marketing? I'm not sure what goals I should set, because I don't know what goals are realistic. Running my own business seems like something I'd like to do, but I'm unsure how to get from here to there. I'd appreciate advice from any fellow geeks who are making (or have made) that change."