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Same here. Do I go back for a MS in CS or something else? Seems unlikely especially having taken a number of graduate courses. I'm a general systems engineer so I've thought about drilling down into specifics like Microsoft cloud architecture, or AI/ML architecture, or even authentication and gaining certificates to switch jobs. Then I think about starting an IT consulting business that would hire remote workers only and feel overwhelmed by that prospect. Part of me wants to get out altogether and start a pizza joint. Lots of options, too many.

If I wanted to I could probably stay at the same company for the next 20 years and retire but that sounds uninspiring and ultimately quite depressing. Two years ago was the time to do something but now is OK too. In another two years I will look back thinking "why didn't I make a move then?"

I know the feel, wish I had something better than my own story for you!