Entry level requirements for a career in Android.

I am no professional but i would imagine time put in, plenty of practice and reading. My aim is 3-4 hours a day programming to get me comfortable. I have only started IOS recently and my knowledge is not great prior to this apart from basics of C++ and object oriented in VB and some bit of java.

My view for me is if i would waste 6 hours playing a game why not put it to something useful like this. This is my game now and i want to finish it and make the max level :-)

Eric I'm a similar boat to you, I'm currently unemployed and trying to get obtain a solid lifelong career I can work at the next 50 years till I'm ready to retire (yes I realize that I'll be 79 in 50 years). I feel like Ursula should break in any moment singing "Poor Unfortunate Souls". I'm hoping that if I complete the entire Android development track on here that I'll at the very least know what I need to do in order to continue on my path, if not already get a job. I'd love to hear from the instructors and get their opinions since this is exactly what we're all here for (well I want a job in NYC but still a job).

There are a few important things you need to do before doing any career thinking. First find a need your android app can meet. Second do your homework. Is the app already made? Can you make it better? Third always be alert for changes in technology, and what it can affect. Flash was popular in 2007. Now it's dying. Why?

If you can't successfully perform any of these tasks, regardless of effort or desire on your part. The career is not for you. The only viable android careers I can see for myself personally, is updating existing apps, or developing games in android. Depending on whether you meet the above criteria, that may be viable options for you as well.

I wouldn't be so eager to jump on wearables either. Google glass is one thing, but the watches seem more like a fad to me. If it can fill more uses and needs than the smartphone maybe I'll use it.