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Hey HN,

I've been wondering about career paths, especially when it involves moving into new areas like AI/ML. How much should your preference for certain programming languages influence your career decisions?

For context, I find myself particularly inclined towards strongly typed languages - I've had a great experience with Go, for instance. This preference has become a significant part of my professional identity and comfort in coding.

That being said, I see a lot of growth and learning potential in fields like AI/ML, which often favor more dynamically typed languages. Let's say an opportunity to work in this new field arises, but the job requires using languages like Python.

Should the potential for learning and growth in a new domain outweigh the comfort of using a preferred language? Or is it valid to prioritize language preference, given how central it is to one's day-to-day work?

Curious to hear how others might approach this, especially if you've had to make similar choices in your career.

Thanks for any insights!