tduk

Don't forget the often overlooked "apropos"!

Great write-up and overview, thanks!

Find something that is a good fit for you and in demand (preferably rising), avoid niche and fads. Be good at that one thing and a handful of directly related tech. Keep yourself informed about other stuff to the degree where you can hold an intelligent informed conversation and contribute to decisions. Use your spare time to satisfy intellectual itches. Expect periods of boredom in any job. Look after your spine.

I read this and thought "Lotus Notes, the early days"