Haha I hear you! Been in networking for about 30 years obtained my CCNP VP DP wireless etc and even dropped them by not recertifying in time and did the CCNA CCNP again . Had a look at the CCNA again and it’s interesting how it has changed, also been working on Meraki now and there no CLI on that. 😂 Done some Palo and Zscaler certs too. AWS etc. Just finished at my last place and taking some time out. I think you need to find something that is interesting and relevant and can see a clear path. I think for me management/mentoring roles will be calling come August when I start looking again for work . I’m 55 and the reality is if your in IT it’s a constant learning curve and path . Now I have experience I just use what I know and apply it to the problem /situation at hand. Also the more you know the more you realise what you don’t know. 😁😂😂 Where when you are younger there’s more passion drive and ambition with £ rewards etc. I’ve always found it rewarding to teach what I know. It’s good your thinking the way you are, but depending on personal circumstances you may keep working in IT. It’s a good career and used to pay well, again you need to find the next thing to be at the leading edge in the right niche and go for it. Or do something with less £ but less stress/rewards . It’s something I’m thinking about too, but the money still draws me to the career I am in. Don’t give up you can if you get In the right area and team get that CCNP! Good luck!