The job of a computer programmer can be fantastic. You may have the excitement of new tasks on a daily or weekly basis, can see the work you have created and how it is assisting other businesses to grow and will most likely be on a decent wage.
When looking for work as a computer programmer you can of course go self-employed, but if you want a bit more certainty, then you may opt for an employed job. When looking for a computer programmer job to apply for it is important that you find a bit out about the company. It may be that you want to be able to have flexibility in the programming and use new and exciting methods. Some companies will have very strict policies on how you can program where as others will give you more freedom, if this is important to you then be sure to check before accepting a job.
Some programmers also like to design too, some agencies will like to use a programmer who can do both even if you are not always doing the designs, its handy to have someone that can. Be sure to mention this on your cover letter and again in your interview.