You’ve never written a utility at work to help that isn’t part of your core work? You’ve never had a side project in 20 years ? Maybe your view would change if

You’ve never written a utility at work to help that isn’t part of your core work? You’ve never had a side project in 20 years ? Maybe your view would change if you were actively looking for work? Spend a week on some fun project while taking a break from resume writing.