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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did my MBA just to avoid this situation as a techie. Got booted at 54. Been a year. Didn’t find anything even close. I think it will early retirement for me. [/quote]

DH did his MBA as a techie too. He was already in project management at that time but wanted to cement his position. He is employed as a manager, and he keeps up with his tech skills by self studying at home and doing a lot of projects.  He has not let his tech skills rust. While at work he is not writing a single line of code,  he is actually very well versed in a lot of new tech because he is spending his time studying and getting certifications etc.

Here is the  kicker. Right now, there is a massive shortage of skilled programmers and people who understand business development and project management etc. Anyone whose tech skills are strong are being poached by other companies at double or triple their current salaries. This is true worldwide.  So, this is a lucrative field but you cannot let your guard down. You got to keep learning and keep current. [/quote]

So he essentially has a 60 hr week job. Do you work? I assume he makes $300k or more right?[/quote]

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