Hello everyone,
I am an experienced software developer from Germany working in enterprise industry, developing custom windows desktop applications using .net technologies. I'm 30 years old, married with kids. My salary is great but its not what I want to do the rest of my life. I want to get into the gaming industry. I realize that I need a portfolio to get a job so I started doing side projects in unity (as Im pretty familiar with c#). I have come to realize that I know nothing about game programming.Its toally a different beast to control. But I think im beginning to understand and change the way I think about software development.
"So whats wrong ? " you might ask. I dont know if im having a mid life crisis or not. I feel pretty de-motivated doing this. So I figured I need a job in the industry so I can be pushed to my limits and learn new stuff. The problem is, I can not start a junior developer again. I have a living standart and need to support my family financially. As this is a Problem, what would you suggest me doing ? Im lacking motivation / know-how to build a portfolio, cant start as a junior developer, cant find a job without experience. I would appreciate any help as I am stuck figuring this out.
P.S.: my first post on this forum. Sorry for any mistakes.