14 years at one company then laid off. The senior dev career trap nobody talks about.

A senior developer spent 14 years at one company, got laid off, and found their skills had become outdated. This is a common issue, as long-tenure company environments prioritize maintenance over growth, causing developers to stop learning and become 'stale.' To avoid this, it's essential to regularly stress-test employability by interviewing at other companies, even if not leaving the current job.