I am pushing 40 this year. I've been a PHP dev for the past few years - it is neither challenging nor interesting. For a bunch of reasons, changing jobs isn't that easy at the moment.
I am worn out, tired and depressed. While I still love learning and still love coding, I am not good enough to compete with younger, hipper crowd and I am not FAANG material.
I'd be happy if I can make 4-5k USD after taxes, if I can work less than 30 hours a week, on my own schedule and stress free.
Given this background, any advice on what avenues to pursue? What to learn?
I am a decent writer, very good product designer, average coder - if this helps in you giving me recommendations
I am worn out, tired and depressed. While I still love learning and still love coding, I am not good enough to compete with younger, hipper crowd and I am not FAANG material.
I'd be happy if I can make 4-5k USD after taxes, if I can work less than 30 hours a week, on my own schedule and stress free.
Given this background, any advice on what avenues to pursue? What to learn?
I am a decent writer, very good product designer, average coder - if this helps in you giving me recommendations