Ask HN: Transition back to job market in 40s

Hey,

I started a startup late 2022. In the process we raised $400k and have built an awesome product. However, we could not generate much revenue as we did not do good marketing. Between salaries and business expenses, we have about 9 months of runway left. I want to give one final push before we shut down.

I think I will have to go to job market again. I don't have life changing savings yet so working will be essential.

How do I transition back to job market? My skillset is mostly technical and I also have management experience. But, reading stories about layoffs and people struggling for months gives me dread. I am not sure how it will be but I feel lost after 18 years of experience.

What am I supposed to do? I can go to managarial route but there are not much positions open at least today. I can go into IC role but coding every day is not something I enjoy. All prior roles I held were related to engineering.

What are your thoughts on navigating this transition?