Comment by coach_taha

You’ve had a stable career, but it sounds like you’ve been reacting to opportunities rather than defining your own path. Switching roles and learning new tech stacks kept things interesting, but maybe now the move isn’t adding more tools—it’s finding clarity on what excites you.

Senior roles can feel daunting, but don’t think of it as just taking on more. Imagine leading a smaller, cross-functional team where you have ownership—driving one project from start to finish, making the calls, and staying hands-on. Or maybe you carve out a role where you mentor others while still tackling technical challenges that energize you.

You haven’t faced ageism, but here’s the truth: that 25-year-old will eventually come for your job. The edge? Mastering the "adult" skills they haven’t. Those deeper, strategic moves that come with experience—handling complex projects, leading without a title, and seeing the bigger picture.

You’ve proven you can thrive—now it’s time to design your career with more autonomy and impact. Forget chasing titles. Focus on creating the career that offers fulfillment, freedom, and depth in your work.

Your energy isn’t gone—it’s just waiting for a clear direction.