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brib@bribstodon.xyz ("brib :neofox_floof: :Nonbinary:") wrote:
For any burned out software developer who can afford it (as well as the logistical aspect of moving house): I recommend going back to uni.
Find something interesting to study, find a department that's a good fit, get permission to take a few years off if you're on good terms with your employer.
No clue what the long-term implications are but so far it's been so nice to have a change of environment and it's done so much for my sense of purpose and general mental health.
(I've tried to caveat this as much as possible because being able to do this is a huge privilege and there are various reasons why someone might not be able to, those reasons are valid, but if you are able to then given the way the software industry is going right now I think there are serious benefits to taking a break or looking for a career change)