Comment by AaronAPU
6 hours ago
I’m mid 40s and took the other route. I was self-taught and decide long ago that I never wanted to manage other people. So instead now I run a small solo audio company. Never have to deal with anyone but my own customers. I consider it a craft not a startup.
It isn’t for everyone but whatever LLMs end up being for us all, in this position they seem more likely to be an asset than a liability. If they are good enough to replace me then they can be my army.
Mid 40s consultant here and just decided not to extend my contract as tech lead with current customer for another year.
Looking into meandering for a bit and regaining passion. Hopefully something small but sellable sprouts from that.
Looking forward to making my own decisions based on gut and not being stuck in the swamp of big company indecision.