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Re:Ask HN: How do I reach making $1-1.5k/mo in 13 months? by netizzio on Friday June 05, 2020 @12:45PM (#23430535)
I'd consider myself in the same boat. Also been a professional developer for 20 years. Wouldn't say I'm full stack anymore as I'm a little out of the loop with all of the changes with front-end development in recent years, but trying to improve in that area and become a better, more-rounded developer.

Also in Florida and in the low $100k range. Always a bit surprised to hear these stories on HN and elsewhere of developers making $150-200k+ salaries, and wonder how I can get to that level.

Imposter syndrome is very real for me too, especially in my current role where my coworkers all seem much smarter and more technological-savvy than me.

Would also like to contribute to open source projects, but not really sure where I'd start and whether I am good enough.

Re:Ask HN: How do I reach making $1-1.5k/mo in 13 months? by dustingetz on Friday June 05, 2020 @07:54PM (#23435340)
fastest way to big bucks is to create an auction market (have multiple simultaneous offers) at companies with revenues growing fast enough that they don’t care
Re:Ask HN: How do I reach making $1-1.5k/mo in 13 months? by WesleyJohnson on Friday June 05, 2020 @03:46PM (#23433050)
Sounds like you're my technical doppelganger. Hopefully some of the comments on my post are helpful to you as well. I can't change location right now, so I think I'm going to work on the imposter/confidence aspect and try to find some projects to contribute to.
Re:Ask HN: How do I reach making $1-1.5k/mo in 13 months? by meestaahjoshee on Friday June 05, 2020 @04:35PM (#23433656)
col in florida is so low though plus no state income tax right?

100k in orlando is like 220k in sf so you're probably doing alright.