Maybe consider indie hacking? It's still software but way more exciting, more ownership, etc. And the upside if you're very successful is that you'll have free time to do anything else.
Ask HN: Tired of software career. What now?
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Re: Ask HN: Tired of software career. What now?
#112Your mile may vary but I wouldn't advise looking for new jobs at the moment[0]. The current job market is a dumpster fire so recruiters and hiring managers are on their absolute worst behavior right now. If the money's good and especially if you're fully remote, I'd say just do whatever you have to do to keep the job and focus on building another source of income independently of your job. The long term goal being to…
What's your plan for independence? I am thinking of doing the same but I am slightly worried that it may get worse than regular employment at some point.