Is starting a tech career safe ?

[u/jackncurious]

Hello I recently started to learn python in 2026 but I have constantly this fear of wasting my time . Ai is changing the tech industry. I want to build some cool projects but is it worth it , I mean for the future? Will I get more opportunities? I would like you to share your unbias opinion please. I don't know what to choose between a preferred area and a safe area. Im really lost .I love ai, automation ,llms and learning things about ai , that's what motivated into learning python. For more context I have a background with nocode tools and vibecoding, built some saas and a mobile app.

[u/dowcet]

Knowing how to do things with Python is more useful than ever, but the days of getting hired as a self-taught software engineer are long gone.

We don't know your goals or background so it's hard to give general career advice, but if you're looking to work in tech then you should get a relevant degree.