Is UX a difficult job?

Good UX is hard because it involves two vastly different skills: A deep understanding of the machine . People in this group worry about code first, people second. They have deep technical knowledge and skill.

You could face challenging design tasks that can take you out of your comfort zone . The most challenging thing you will face at work could very well be your colleagues. In most companies, you will encounter some of the best UX designers with invaluable skills.

UX design is relatively stress free . Given that you enjoy doing it, of course. (Low stress level — check). Most of the time UX designers are free to work wherever and whenever they are the most productive.