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In-my-40s dev here. Believe me, having a parking space you don't have to pay for is far under-rated, and riding a bike to work blows when you're old. Of cours

In-my-40s dev here. Believe me, having a parking space you don't have to pay for is far under-rated, and riding a bike to work blows when you're old. Of course, I'd still rather be working from home, by my employer strictly doesn't do this.

nebula8804 4y ago
Yeah I agree with you. I see my older colleagues prioritize this. The problem with me is that I did it in reverse. In my 20s instead of actually trying, I took the first lame job I could find out of college and took years to leave into something better. Even then the best I could muster is moving to another corporate enterprise shop. (i'm 34). I never did the fast moving startup or the FAANGs even though I feel like I should do so and get it on my resume before I reach 40. Not only did I mess up in not getting any real mentorship I am now in a position where I'm paid fairly well (~120k in an eastern suburb)and have no stress whatsoever. Deadlines are just a suggestion and my team is not tech savvy so no one helps me grow other than myself. Everyone is also super respectful, no gossip, no fighting, no drama, a management meeting load as well. I know this is going to bite me hard down the road, but it is really difficult to give up this position prematurely for something more growth worthy now. I also consider myself to be super lucky to be in this position so i'd feel guilty walking away from it. At least I am working on a tech stack I enjoy. (Angular + Python)
- goatcode 4y ago
  I feel you. I'm in a similar position pay wise (my benefits kind of suck though, especially family health insurance). At least know this, and possibly use it for encouragement: I'm going down the road of re-learning all the data structures and algorithm stuff, aiming at a FAANG job, at this age. It's possibly an easier jump (emotionally) for me, given that I know my earning potential is higher elsewhere, and benefits in my case will be many times better. Nonetheless, it is a challenge, and someone in your age group (older, really) has rightly or wrongly decided to undertake it, so anything potentially is possible :)
- nickd2001 4y ago
  "I am now in a position where I'm paid fairly well (~120k in an eastern suburb)and have no stress whatsoever. " well done :). stay in that job while it stays like that :) and enjoy your life :)
  - goatcode 4y ago
    Not having supportive, competent peers can be soul-eating. Financial comfort is non-negotiable, but if something else exists with that and other good aspects, that can be a good direction in which to move.

nebula8804 4y ago

Yeah I agree with you. I see my older colleagues prioritize this. The problem with me is that I did it in reverse. In my 20s instead of actually trying, I took the first lame job I could find out of college and took years to leave into something better. Even then the best I could muster is moving to another corporate enterprise shop. (i'm 34). I never did the fast moving startup or the FAANGs even though I feel like I should do so and get it on my resume before I reach 40. Not only did I mess up in not getting any real mentorship I am now in a position where I'm paid fairly well (~120k in an eastern suburb)and have no stress whatsoever. Deadlines are just a suggestion and my team is not tech savvy so no one helps me grow other than myself. Everyone is also super respectful, no gossip, no fighting, no drama, a management meeting load as well. I know this is going to bite me hard down the road, but it is really difficult to give up this position prematurely for something more growth worthy now. I also consider myself to be super lucky to be in this position so i'd feel guilty walking away from it. At least I am working on a tech stack I enjoy. (Angular + Python)

goatcode 4y ago
I feel you. I'm in a similar position pay wise (my benefits kind of suck though, especially family health insurance). At least know this, and possibly use it for encouragement: I'm going down the road of re-learning all the data structures and algorithm stuff, aiming at a FAANG job, at this age. It's possibly an easier jump (emotionally) for me, given that I know my earning potential is higher elsewhere, and benefits in my case will be many times better. Nonetheless, it is a challenge, and someone in your age group (older, really) has rightly or wrongly decided to undertake it, so anything potentially is possible :)
nickd2001 4y ago
"I am now in a position where I'm paid fairly well (~120k in an eastern suburb)and have no stress whatsoever. " well done :). stay in that job while it stays like that :) and enjoy your life :)
- goatcode 4y ago
  Not having supportive, competent peers can be soul-eating. Financial comfort is non-negotiable, but if something else exists with that and other good aspects, that can be a good direction in which to move.