Where Are They Going?
Explore career aspirations, job switch considerations, and opinions on CS degree requirements.
76% is actively looking to switch jobs, this is actually good, people are looking for ways to improve their career.
Developers considering a job switch (actively or open to opportunities)
Three in four are job hunting—yes, really. 77% are considering a switch. Actively looking or open to opportunities. Developers know their worth.
Only 18% aren't considering a change. They found the unicorn: good pay, growth, healthy culture. Everyone else? Options are open.
Salary tops the reason Obviously! Remote positions is a good reason for switching.
Developers citing higher salary as a reason to switch jobs
Money talks—but it's not the only thing. Salary tops at 81%, career growth at 76%. But work-life balance (66%) beats better management (51%). Time matters as much as money.
44% want remote flexibility. Developers aren't just job hunting—they're life hunting. Companies without flexibility? They're competing at a disadvantage.
Developers who say CS degree is helpful but not mandatory
Careers are getting weird—and people like it. 65% say CS degree is helpful but not mandatory. Only 15% want it mandatory. The gatekeeping is over.
The best developers come from everywhere. CS degree teaches fundamentals, but doesn't guarantee good code. Skills beat credentials. Always.
One fourth want to become entrepreneurs, that's promising.
Developers looking to start their own IT business or startup
AI isn't a threat—it's a career accelerator. 52% stay technical, but 24% want to start their own business. A quarter see themselves as founders, not employees.
14% want management. 5% want out entirely. Many love the craft. Others want different challenges. The future isn't one path—it's many.