Ask HN: How to reskill without losing income?
I did this back in 2009. Here's how to do it.<p>Pick a technology stack that you want to get a job in and build a side project in your spare time. Attend meetups with experts in your local community and learn how to make it awesome. Build relationships with them along the way.<p>Use those relationships to get some part-time contract work in said technology stack with someone local. Document this experience and build up a portfolio.<p>Eventually, use the knowledge you've obtained from your side project and part time contract work to apply for full time jobs. You'll then be very marketable, and you will have enough knowledge to do well in interviews.<p>Good luck!