Discussion on: The pros and cons of being a developer

Here's a few that come to my mind:

Pros:

1. Low barrier to entry if you're coming via the webdev route
2. Can potentially work from anywhere you want
3. No degrees required

Cons:

1. Fierce competition, you'll have to do a lot to standout from the rest
2. Interviews are becoming excessively tough
3. Rarely ever 9-5 job, you most likely end up working throughout the day if you're in a startup
4. Takes a while to get good salary, depending upon which country you're in.
5. Highly stressful - leading to burnouts, eye-problems, social isolation, etc.