I have a lot of fears right now that I'm no longer of use to the webdev community. Out of sync, no hands-on experience in 2+ years. Seeking.
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@mollydotcom Same boat. Brain fog = having trouble learning new stuff and forgetting old. So I'm focusing harder on what I still do well.
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@Raelshark what skills remain strongest and are you able to envision a new way of working? Any insight most welcome!
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@mollydotcom Focused on less mentally-intensive programming tasks. Putting stuff together, making things work. Less architectural stuff...
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@mollydotcom and as a consultant I have to really focus in on things that will help clients most. Good practices, but that I’m forced to do.
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@mollydotcom …then I’m trying to transition to more writing. The creative spark is still there, even if I can’t figure out algorithms, etc.
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Replying to @Raelshark
@Raelshark Very reflective of my experience - the spark is alive, but the brain energy is different. An adaptation point along life's road.

Aug 21, 2015 · 11:11 AM UTC

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