>> yes technology introduces problems (possibly the pandemic, as you stated), but might it not also provide the remedy?
Sure, but even with the "remedy" we still had 600k deaths in the US and 3.8M globally. Not to mention the other problems caused by technology that are don't have a remedy yet, aka Climate crisis.
I do agree with the comment above that we can't technology our way out of the climate crisis.
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Do it, and make sure to use your time off wisely. You have enough savings, you're single. If you're gonna do it, now is the time.
I'm in a somewhat similar situation. I've been working in the Bay Area as an ASIC validation engineer in a big semiconductor company for the past few years. I'm 30 years old. I've also gotten quite bored with work, so on the side I've been doing some mobile development (Android then iOS). I just very recently (Friday) started interviewing and it seems that the demand is pretty high. (I've gotten several requests on linkedIn before even publishing any apps). The transition for you should be even smoother since you have a background in CS. I feel that you can't go wrong by taking some time-off, work on your own projects then decide whether to join a company or start your own.
I don't have as much savings as you, so my goal is to quit my job and find another job in Mobile Development, while working on my own project on the side.
In all cases, best of luck!
Sure, but even with the "remedy" we still had 600k deaths in the US and 3.8M globally. Not to mention the other problems caused by technology that are don't have a remedy yet, aka Climate crisis. I do agree with the comment above that we can't technology our way out of the climate crisis.