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Returning as a Software Engineer After a Five-Year Gap
In this episode of The Comeback Career Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how one parent made a successful return to software engineering after a five-year career break. They break down the specific skills refresh strategy — focusing on React, cloud computing, and algorithmic thinking — and the networking approach that led to a mid-level role at a mid-size tech company. The discussion covers how to address the gap in technical interviews, the value of open-source contributions during a break, and the surprising advantage of having managed a household budget when interviewing for product-oriented…
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