I have been programming for over 35 years. Ever hear that old adage (meant as a compliment) "he has forgotten more than most people know" ? That is me. I feel like I am hanging on by a thread sometimes but it is because I hold a senior level position. I am supposed to be the guy who can come up with a solution when no one else can. There is a reasonable chance that my position won't be funded next year. If that happens, I might be looking one rung down from where I am now. I probably only have 5-6 years to go. My plan for decades has been 1/1/2023, which is a little over 5.