I can't say I went full "wash out" but I did need a break from coding. From software development generally. So I switched to a role where I don't code but inste

I can't say I went full "wash out" but I did need a break from coding. From software development generally. So I switched to a role where I don't code but instead setup tech, install software on site at warehouses (Amazon). My knowledge of how software works, and my ability to dive into the codebase to understand why something isn't working gives me a huge edge in this role. The fact that I like the space I'm in keeps me interested. Management like that I have the knowledge and skills I have and so I'm paid well enough for it. But all the while, I'm not doing the 9-to-5 code monkey stuff anymore. I don't know that I'll do this forever- some parts of coding draw me back- but it's a nice vacation from my career for a few years. So my advice: find something you're interested in that has tech involved somehow. Go to the business or application side and find a role there where your background and knowledge is a major asset. Maybe even reach out to some companies you think might have or need such roles and explain yourself.