INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The software development field has excellent job growth. Software engineering is a particularly desirable focus compared to basic programming. Median software developer income is roughly $80,000 $100,000 a year in the United States. Practical software design and coding should be your first priorities. There are a variety of ways to earn this experience: Teach yourself programming through online tutorials or friends willing to teach you. Take a massive open online course (MOOC). If you already have some experience, collaborate with other programmers on GitHub. A coding bootcamp is one of the fastest ways to learn, if you're willing to invest money and free time. Just make sure to do your research, as some bootcamps have poor reputations in industry and may not be worth the money. Software may be a specialized subject, but your previous career doesn't have to involve computers to give you an edge. Software engineering can rely heavily on analytic skills, problem solving, and teamwork. In addition, familiarity with an industry may help you design software for that industry. Even hobbies and side interests can open up networking opportunities, or at least add passion to your job. Game apps, digital music suites, or business software are all examples If possible, automate portions of your job. Build tools to speed up tasks and make things easier. Software engineering at its core is problem solving. Writing software is just a software engineer's chosen method of solving problems. There are problems all around you already! There's no reason you can't start now. It's very possible to land a programming job after a year or two of side experience, or even a few months with enough dedication. If you already have a bachelor's in any subject, along with some coding skills, consider going straight for a master's in software engineering. Be aware that this is an incredibly expensive option. However, if you have difficulty being self-motivated and joining a community or trying a hobby doesn't stick, this could be the most effective option. Almost every industry needs software developers, so your network from a previous career can be invaluable. Also consider joining a professional association, such as IAENG Society of Software Engineering, the IEEE Computer Society Technical Council on Software Engineering, or the Association for Computing Machinery. Also, look into local meetups or online communities. The software world can be surprisingly small, and finding the right connection can open up a myriad of opportunities.

SUMMARY: Know your job prospects. Learn programming. Draw on your experience. Enroll in a degree program (optional). Network your way to a job.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you're a child or teenager, ask an adult for help. Your parents, teachers, principal and school counselor are all in a position to put a stop to the situation before it goes any further. Don't assume the problem will go away on its own; speak up immediately to put a stop to it. You might be tempted to let the bullying run its course instead of bringing attention to the problem, but if you do that the bully will get the message that there's no penalty for harassing someone. Tell a person in authority what's going on, and explain to them the ways in which you're being cyberbullied. If you're not comfortable talking to a principal, talk to your favorite teacher or the school counselor. Every school has a policy for dealing with bullying, and more and more schools have a specific plan for putting a stop to cyberbullying. No matter what your school's individual policy might be, it's part of the administrators' job to resolve the situation. If you're a child or teenager, know that taking this issue to the school is the right thing to do. Other kids at the school may be experiencing cyberbullying, too. The school needs to be made aware of the problem to take steps to end it. If you're a parent, set up a meeting with the school principal to address the problem head-on. Cyberbullying usually violates the terms of service laid out by social media sites, cell phone providers, and other service providers. Read up on your providers' policies and take steps to report threatening behavior. The provider may decide to penalize the bully or delete their account as a result of your report. You may have to send your records of the cyber bully's messages to the provider as proof you are being bullied. In some cases cyberbullying may be classified as a crime, which places it beyond the jurisdiction of schools and service providers. If the cyberbullying involves one of the following elements, call your local police department, or report to the officer stationed at your school. Threats of violence or death. Sexually explicit photos or descriptions of sex acts. If the images are of a minor, this may be considered child pornography. Secretly-recorded photos or videos that were taken without the subject's knowledge. Hateful texts or online messages that single out and harass the victim on the basis of race, gender, religion, or sexual identity.

SUMMARY: Tell a trustworthy adult that you're being cyberbullied. Talk to your school administrators if you're being cyberbullied. Report the bully to your service providers and social media sites. Contact law enforcement for cases of severe bullying.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Consider doing wet trimming and using machines. You can just remove a branch when you are ready and leave the rest of the plant to continue growing.

SUMMARY: Harvest following your preferred harvest steps.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Ask yourself if you love what you do enough to lose track of time when you get started. If not, determine whether or not you can introduce tasks into the work that would accomplish that effect. Being able to get lost in what you're doing is a good indication that you find the work itself to be fulfilling and engaging. In your current job, whatever it might be, try to find tasks that challenge you. Make sure that you can accomplish them without failing as long as you put the effort in, though. Do not expect to get things right on the first try. Let yourself move from one position to the next, tweaking your steps slightly as needed until you find the right fit. The career of Vincent Van Gogh provides a good example of what this looks like. He started as an art dealer before moving on to teaching. From there, he worked as a bookseller, then as an evangelical preacher. He did not discover painting until he was in his late twenties. If you realize somewhere down the line that the career path you are walking is completely wrong, do not be afraid to step off and try something entirely new. Return to the beginning of the process and figure out another passion to pursue. The important thing to remember is that the entire experience of finding fulfilling work is little more than a life-long experiment. With this in mind, enjoy the present journey instead of becoming anxious about reaching the end of the trek.

SUMMARY:
Get lost in the flow. Grow into your vocation. Avoid trapping yourself into one field or path. Treat the process as an experiment.