TheM00se

What is a good way to switch fields within tech. I've mostly been a frontend developer with some backend. While working on side projects, I've realized that I actually enjoy working a lot more with backend tech, then front end. How does one go about switching their job to reflect their strengths? What are also some good tips/sites/things to do to find opportunities?

I've been self-teaching myself to code for 2 years now, and Im working now as a mobile developer. I get a constant nagging feeling that mobile development isn't for me, it doesn't excite me, and I don't find working with UI's that thrilling as I keep working in mobile. Im wondering what is a good way to explore other fields and really get my feet wet there.

Currently, Im in a job that I really hate. There are countless demands on me, and the PM along with the CEO think everything can be done in about a weeks time and thats incredibly generous. I plan on learning my algorithms and data structures which are going to take me about 6 weeks since I've already taken a coursera course on them and want to really brush up. Im wondering how can I better manage the stress at work, and putting it with it when I know that in a few months Im going to be someplace else?

How many startups will fail as a result of having poorly written code and as a result it prevents them from growing when they need to pivot the most?

My situation is that I've recently been hired by a startup that hasen't maintained its code base for 3 years. Im unable to actually add any new features to the mobile app until I refactor the code base into a much more manageable state, but this is super unpopular with the CEO and project manager who both think that there is no business case for a refactor since they need features.