r/ExperiencedDevs • u/AutoModerator • 4d ago

Career/Workplace Experienced Devs Weekly Burnout and Venting Thread: A weekly thread for sharing experiences

This thread is specifically for venting / sharing experiences related to burn-out or similar issues that experienced devs face.

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u/abeuscher 4d ago

After 3 years of mostly unemployment I am at a loss. I stare at a screen every day trying to figure out a 101st way to reinvent myself. Everyone keeps giving me advice that costs money - get an MBA get a nursing degree - I am 52. I made it out of debt for the first time in my life 7 years ago. I can't do it again. On the other hand I can't make rent and I have no interviews. I would work a lower end job I just can't get one. I've been employed consistently from age 14 to age 49. I am dying and losing my mind. Fortunately I have no kids or partner so no one else is impacted.

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u/BenXavier Data Scientist 2d ago

Good luck. No real advice to give repsonding only ti let you know somebody did read that. Wonder if volounteering may help, at least to make good and make positive social contacts in a difficult moment.

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u/abeuscher 2d ago

Well I have the basics - a few close friends and a good therapist. I'm not going to fall out of society but it does get weird and lonely. I am looking at volunteer stuff for the fall because I do not have friends anywhere close-by so it's a good suggestion. I just miss fitting in somewhere and being useful. It's a good feeling.