I guess the point I’m trying to make is that a lot of people make “enough” so that they feel like the extra stress of worrying about getting ahead isn’t importa

I guess the point I’m trying to make is that a lot of people make “enough” so that they feel like the extra stress of worrying about getting ahead isn’t important as long as they keep up with inflation. I’m at that point. But, I’m not at the point where I can quit working. I’ve been around long enough to know that you always need to be interview ready when it’s time to look for your next job. Being a “maintenance developer” is a sure fire way to get caught up in the “expert beginner” trap - “1 year of experience 10 times” and make yourself unemployable .