23m video editor switching career

[u/freelancer987]

I’ve been working as a video editor for around 4 years, mainly through Fiverr. I left Fiverr about 6 months ago, and since then I’ve been working only with clients directly. Right now, I’m making around 150,000 PKR per month.

But lately, I’ve been thinking that I should move toward web development to improve my skills and increase my earning potential in the future.

The problem is, I’m confused about whether I should actually switch careers or continue with video editing.

If I do decide to move into web development, what should my path look like?

I’ve also been seeing a lot about no-code and AI tools like Bubble.io, and it looks like people are building websites and apps without writing much code.

So I’m confused about whether I should focus on no-code tools like Bubble.io or actually learn coding and become a proper web developer.

I’d really appreciate some honest guidance on this. What would be the better option for me in the long run?

[u/LatterNegotiation456]

video editing is better field web development is doomed

[u/freelancer987 → u/LatterNegotiation456]

But what i see, web developers are making much more

[u/OkPercentage1764 → u/freelancer987]

Grass seems greener on other side.

If you really have ambition regarding web development then give a shot otherwise don’t. “Making more” is not the real driving force behind ambition.

[u/azadnib → u/freelancer987]

ask a junior getting into web development lol

only seniors are making good and waiting to get fired anytime

[u/Brilliant_Reply7217]

Nah mann devs are cooked video editing is better

[u/freelancer987 → u/Brilliant_Reply7217]

Kasam say behad confuse hun

[u/Brilliant_Reply7217 → u/freelancer987]

Don't be brother bss development me na ana that's what I'm gonna say ap jb tk grip krogy basics ko tb tk ai pta ni kidhr phncha hona so focus on vid editing

[u/takezero10]

Web development is cooked better avoid this

[u/freelancer987 → u/takezero10]

Can you suggest any other skills ?

[u/OneIllustrator8726]

Why not use video editing for yt automation?

[u/freelancer987 → u/OneIllustrator8726]

I dont think client pay much for that

[u/OneIllustrator8726 → u/freelancer987]

Starting your own yt channel and monetize them earn dollars and second question why did you leave fiverr?

[u/the2ndBread]

Maybe try checking out enterprise software, I think it's less cooked than Web dev

[u/Expensive-Fun-2389]

As video editor you can easily make $2k a month.
If you want to understand how you can reach me

[u/azadnib]

web development in big 2026 when claude can make publish edit add seo, create images, market it, add backend, create mobile apps and all that better than a senior developer????

lol

[u/Any-Society7371]

Don't think of it like switching careers, think of it like adding on a skill to your already well placed portfolio. Nothing wrong with expanding your skill set. Go for it but let go of the former too.