So far in this thread:
- continue to learn / evolve
- go into management(well, someone will mention it)
- Go into: consulting / start your own business / remote work
I'm not too far from 40 myself. Any advice?
This is a huge advantage compared to some recent graduate that has no idea, knows nobody, and is still learning the geography of the industry.
Don't stop learning. Don't stop making contacts, friends, and other connections. At some point you won't need a resume to get a job, you'll just need to know who to call.
It's not so much about hustling as it is developing meaningful professional relationships with people. You don't need to be a huge extrovert to make it work, you just need to engage with people. Solve problems together. Help each other out. If you get someone out of a jam they'll remember it, and when it comes time for a reference maybe they'll be there to back you up and vouch that you're the right material.
It's pretty easy to go about doing your job without really paying attention to anyone else on your team or at your company.