I would suggest: - do not look "programming" as an end, just as a tool to accomplish an objective. - do not focus on recruiters, focus on what really motivate

I would suggest: - do not look "programming" as an end, just as a tool to accomplish an objective. - do not focus on recruiters, focus on what really motivates you and see which companies/startups can benefit from your skills and motivation, then write them directly. - Having an updated programming background is good, even better if you can show in an open source way what you have done or what you are able to do. I mean with this open a github account and start having fun. - Does not matter what you will do next, its important you refresh your programming skills now . - Listen to your intuition.