> I really hope you youngsters are saving.

Some of the best "mentoring" I ever got as a young software developer was about saving and investing money. I was pretty late coming around, but at least I did.

I try to get younger developers to understand this; few care. It's probably the same percentage as when I was their age.

>> I helped take three companies, with multiple complex software systems, to acquisitions

Firstly, congrats on that accomplishment. Curious why you arent specifically looking for companies who need this very valuable experience (or are you?) If I had a company in this stage, i'd want to specifically find experience such as yours.

I’d love to. I mean, I still enjoy doing the work. But, I wouldn’t even know where to find such a job, nor how to convince someone that I’m qualified.

You need to work with a recruiter who specializes in these. They will be happy to have found you. DM me and I can tell you how to get noticed.

> So, I’m able to do something new.

What are you doing now? Where do you see good opportunities for people with good tech skills that don't fit the mold of what FAANG recruiters are looking for?

I am starting an educational media company for kids. And, I’m working on a video game, but who isn’t? ;)