Former Developers and what are they doing now

Ski Mountaineering Shop

jcborro on HN is opened a ski mountaineering shop after 20 years in software development.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23952057

Realtor

Some developer pivoted to real estate.

For example, poulsbohemian on HN, switched to selling real estate after 20 years in software development.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23952181

Product Management

Product management seems an easy pivot for many software developers.

Ref: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23959642

Leadership Roles

Some developers switched to leadership roles and started to climb corporate ladder. These roles represent different challenges & skill set and opportunity to keep learning and avoid boredom.

The things you own end up owning you

“The things you own end up owning you.” - Chuck Palahniuk.

I was minimalist. It was very easy and stress-free life. I did own many things but but only after careful planning and I was quick to sell things that didn’t meet my expectations or once I stopped using them.

I also used to live well below my means. I felt free because loss of job or any other financial crisis would not affect me much.

Favorite Movies

1. Oppenheimer
2. The Matrix
3. Vivarium
4. The Social Network
5. Joker
6. Moneyball
7. The Founder
8. The Big Short
9. The Wolf of Wall Street
10. Dil Se
11. Taare Zameen Par
12. 3 Idiots
13. Crash
14. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
15. Life Is Beautiful
16. Pan’s Labyrinth
17. Scarface
18. Pulp Fiction
19. Fight Club
20. The Lion King
21. Raiders of the Lost Ark
22. Enterglatic