[dade_]

Your comment caught my attention as I’ve noticed GenZ comments on social media making a major point about stage of life and age. Curious to know why your friends need to be your age and in the same stage of life? I’ve always had friends that are older by 15 years, and now also younger by 15 years. So Millennials to Boomers and we connect on interests, hobbies, sports teams, hikes, walks, climbing, games, favourite beverages (beer, cocktails). My 2 cents: Over the years, friends of different ages have been essential for connections, opportunities, referrals for services, housing, advice and learning from other people’s experiences (aka the easy way).

[ttw44]

Well, in my specific example, I volunteer for a cemetery (making a website, acting as treasurer, and helping get internment data in a third-party online service). There is no one on the board under 60 years old excluding myself. They have certainly helped me get some connections though and are people I enjoy. The other thing I do is volunteer for a nearby farmers' market (website, online branding). Those people are not as old, and they are absolutely wonderful. But I just don't connect with them well enough. I will say also that I am pretty social and outgoing (contrary to the average web/software dev), but I just don't connect with them that well.

I also started a freelance software company in my local area that I have a few leads with that will likely make me some money. www.geneseesoftwarellc.com. Mainly targeting local government and small businesses. I'm hoping this opportunity would look good on a resume or get me some connections so I can grow my skills or the company if I'm being optimistic.