Ive been a banner developer for the last 8 years transitioning into front end development.
Another passion has been creeping up. I like to create user interactions, specifically ones that saves clicks to get to the user goals. Ideas come easily to me, on how to improve certain websites.
And Im a little scared.
That Ive been wasting the last year of my life learning React and Front End only to want to do UX.
That I have to pick either front end vs UX if I want to work for a company.
But more so that I will have to start my career at step 1, building up a portfolio for UX. It would be my passion, but the fear is that, folks wont want to hire someone with less than a years experience.
Any thoughts?