You are probably correct that you are stagnating. I've been there, and was happy with it for a while. But when it was time to leave, I had to work hard for about a year to skill up and prove that I could do modern tech stacks. It was a pain, but totally worth the effort.
At the same time, that salary is not bad for a lower cost of living area, so if it is stable and low-stress, that doesn't sound too bad.
I'd say that the question is whether or not growing as an engineer is a goal in your life, or if you are happy just working at your decent job, and then living your own life outside of work?
At the same time, that salary is not bad for a lower cost of living area, so if it is stable and low-stress, that doesn't sound too bad.
I'd say that the question is whether or not growing as an engineer is a goal in your life, or if you are happy just working at your decent job, and then living your own life outside of work?