I'm 34. I've comfortably been working in tech for about 10 years plus 5 or 6 years of college education in "tech" (engineering/computer scientist) . I've been

I'm 34. I've comfortably been working in tech for about 10 years plus 5 or 6 years of college education in "tech" (engineering/computer scientist) . I've been in my current position for 5 years now and I'd say this is the first time in my life I've felt I was fully in charge and understood the stuff I was working in complete way. I know all the tools and languages we use better than almost anyone else. I know the sofwtare I develop like the back of my hand. I understand the tech, the ideas, the theories behind what we develop and why. In many way's it's nice because I'm respected. People want me work with me and need me to help them solve thieir problems. heck. I'm an oracle. People come to my desk because they know I'll know what to do. Also, I'm probably 2 or 3 times more productive than the considerably less experienced people I work with so I don't really work as hard anymore... I take it easier. However, I do miss the exploration and the learning side of things. It's been a while since I felt like I was developing skills and exploring interestring things through my work. I feel like i'm looking for some kind of really interesting idea or new thing to explore or to make a career pivot into. So, I've given thought about about maybe moving onto some position where I can feel the adventure of the new. I considered joining the navy ins ome kind of tech role... it still does appeal somehat. Though, it's a lot to just decided to do when you're almost in your mid-30s.