Ask HN: Good options for next career?
I've pretty much had enough of being a programmer. I know I've reached the burnout stage, but I've lost all motivation to even try to reverse it. I think I just need to find another career path.
For background: Been a developer / lead for almost 20 years. Worked at a bunch of startups, big companies, consultant, government, etc. Mostly been a programmer, lead, DBA, web, mobile. Tried a lot but obviously not everything.
Not even interested in trying something new that involves sitting in front of the computer. Tried taking a 6 month break from everything, at the end I just realized that the software industry is not for me anymore. I probably don't need to list the reasons why, you've probably experienced one or more of them. I don't think I'm depressed or bitter, as I still have enthusiasm for the other aspects of my life. Just not software.
So my question is: Anyone have good insight into what career paths would benefit from my lengthy and mostly successful career as a programmer? Any good fields that would be easier to transition into?
TLDR; Finished with my career as a programmer, what are good career choices where I can leverage my software industry skills and experience?