[corysama]

If you have 10 years of C++ experience, that’s 5 years more than the median employed C++ software engineer.

That might not be enough to get you fat FAANG cash. But, it will definitely get you “A Job”.

You mostly need to be able to talk like you have not been coasting at your previous job for the past 11 years. Get up to date with the C++ 20 standard and be able to speak intelligently about it and you’ll be doing better than most.

[dookahku]

i'd be happy with a regular software job, for sure.

I wouldn't say sustaining engineering (the bugfixing) was 'coasting' exactly. It's hard work, like a a crime drama every week, day. it can be quite challenging. :)