There is programming, writing code that helps computers do what people tell them to do.
Then there is the experience of programming that this author seems to have, which involves a lot of long hours, and nights until 2 AM.
It is rare for competent and experienced people to be tolerant of the toxic environment that was assumed for programming. Over time you learn that there are lots of professional programmers with reasonable lifestyles, and you'll want to become one of them.
However programming itself, if it is enjoyable for you, is likely to remain enjoyable for a long, long time. (Mid-40s here. Didn't learn that I liked programming until around 30.)
There is programming, writing code that helps computers do what people tell them to do.
Then there is the experience of programming that this author seems to have, which involves a lot of long hours, and nights until 2 AM.
It is rare for competent and experienced people to be tolerant of the toxic environment that was assumed for programming. Over time you learn that there are lots of professional programmers with reasonable lifestyles, and you'll want to become one of them.
However programming itself, if it is enjoyable for you, is likely to remain enjoyable for a long, long time. (Mid-40s here. Didn't learn that I liked programming until around 30.)