[JSeymourATL]

> I wonder if this is just a 'grass is greener' feeling...

There may be a path where you can combine your intrinsic motivators (love writing code) with the very real extrinsic motivator of a great salary.

Big Data Engineers are getting $183K > http://www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2016/02/10/finding...

The lesson for ageing engineers-- always be on the leading edge of the tech skills demand curve.

Also, learn the art of subtle self-promotion. In other words, share your work with the community. Visibility helps keep you in demand.