Balancing short term versus long term career goals is especially important in the tech industry, where things are constantly changing. Short term goals can help you achieve immediate success, stay motivated, and build momentum. Long term goals can help you create a vision for your future and make strategic decisions about your career path.

Coders both new and more experienced: what considerations do you make when setting your goals? Personal interests? The current job market? And what are your goals, both near and far? Share with us!