careerstorytellingportfolio

Dev comeback story platform

Build a site showcasing developer sabbatical stories and re-entry strategies.

Why now

Tech's hustle culture is giving way to more openness about career breaks.

Who for
Developers returning to work
Business model
Recruiter subscriptions
Effort
A weekend

Developers taking breaks lack structured ways to document gaps and explain them to future employers.

Create a portfolio platform where devs can showcase side projects and learning during breaks with optional privacy controls.

Monetize through premium storytelling templates and recruiter access.

Start with basic markdown profiles. Risk is sensitivity around employment gaps.

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