Quote by Curt Schilling

There's not a long track record of people leaving professional sports to become a software developer.

There's not a long track record of people leaving profession

Summary

This quote suggests that it is relatively rare for individuals who have a career in professional sports to then transition into becoming a software developer. It implies that the perceived career paths of professional athletes and software developers are significantly different and that the skills and experiences gained in one field may not readily translate or be commonly sought after in the other.

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By Curt Schilling

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