I'm planning to get back out in the market, but I sure do hate the interviewing routine. I'd love to make a bit more money (sure, I dream of the 500K just like everyone else, but half that would be a pretty serious upgrade, I'm not in SV). I'm solidly into middle age, but I did add another credential at least (thanks OMSCS), now I just have to convince folks I don't suck. I actually don't suck, but whiteboard coding and leetcode questions suuuuck.
Yeah it really sucks. I'm well-thought of in my current job, I make enough. There's of course the temptation to squeeze the market for whatever it's worth, but man the interviewing process is such a game and a headache to boot. It's easy to let inertia take over and focus on enjoying other aspects of life.
