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To answer the question directly: there isn't an obvious way that is economical. There's nothing intrinsically valuable about a group of 40+ technologists when m

To answer the question directly: there isn't an obvious way that is economical. There's nothing intrinsically valuable about a group of 40+ technologists when most investments seem to be in the AI space or in other hype-driven spaces. I'm 43, about to turn 44, and I've been unemployed for three years. My former employer fired me for not vaxxing despite being a full-time remote employee as I refused to give in to their ridiculous requirement. I've been taking care of my aging parents since then as my dad has developed dementia. I'm interested in working in software again as tech has been my life since I was 13 years old. I've got tons of skills and experience, not just in tech but also leadership, but the prospect of insane hazing rituals known as "tech interviews" has me discouraged. I've been considering starting a tech services business but the economy is rough right now and I'm living in one of the most expensive states in the US. If anyone could use an experienced .NET dev/DevOps or team lead, look me up.

AaronAPU 2y ago
I’m 43 and in a town where there basically isn’t a tech industry. Worked remote for like 20 years but now remote is hated by employers because the hordes started doing it during COVID and ruined it for people like me. Started my own single person company a couple years ago and haven’t looked back. It does well enough to fund my modest lifestyle and I would frankly rather die than go back to interviewing and working for someone else. The tech industry sickens me in general. It’s done so much damage to our society. Feels way better interacting with customers directly and treating software like a craft/trade.
- em-bee 2y ago
  how do you find clients when you are remote? did you travel to meet people? i find looking for a job vs looking for clients as a freelancer is really no different, especially when working remotely without the ability to travel.

AaronAPU 2y ago

I’m 43 and in a town where there basically isn’t a tech industry. Worked remote for like 20 years but now remote is hated by employers because the hordes started doing it during COVID and ruined it for people like me. Started my own single person company a couple years ago and haven’t looked back. It does well enough to fund my modest lifestyle and I would frankly rather die than go back to interviewing and working for someone else. The tech industry sickens me in general. It’s done so much damage to our society. Feels way better interacting with customers directly and treating software like a craft/trade.

em-bee 2y ago
how do you find clients when you are remote? did you travel to meet people? i find looking for a job vs looking for clients as a freelancer is really no different, especially when working remotely without the ability to travel.