Mid level Guys /Girls in IT Industry .. How has your Journey been so far ? What are your plans after Age 35-40 ?

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7 YOE here. My journey has been hectic and at the same time rewarding. I'm planning to quit IT services for good and am hunting for a core software dev (backend) job in product company. Preparing hard for DSA and algo day in and day out.

Services are shit as hell!

Planning to build at least 2 passive income streams, just enough to pay the bills and guard against shocks by 40.

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Out of my realm but I'd say, IT industry considers people in their 35-40 as the oldies and is no longer considered as the first option for any future prospects..

Long run is difficult.. better to find a passive option

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Thanks I’m from QA and wanted to move towards management not seeing much prospects so I thought I should consider doing MBA or try to move out of this country

Be Technical and you will survive.... Always choose technical role... I am currently Architect

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No disrespect. But the question wasn't about survival . It's more about having the drive at that age to reinvent and stay relevant.

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