The only place without moving goal-posts and / or younger incoming / better skilled talent is a government job.
If you don't want to have to care about improving / competing work as a paralegal, in retail or for the government.
Yes, it sucks but it's a reality of working in an industry as well paid as software engineering.
I'm convinced that sitting on your laurels even if you're well above average for say 4-5 years and not actively improving / being cognizant of others around you and their skillsets will always result in poor career outcomes.
