No need to start a new life. Life stated when you left school whatever happens after that is part of life. I started moving country when I was 22. moved around 6 times so far and now moving again with my family for the 7th time, age 38 now. we dont start over we continue living and seek out the joy in all what is new and exciting.

This guys doesnt CTO. Being a programmer in a company could as well be a good step up to learn explore and gather experience. Def in startups. And one they you might venture into you own campany or start with co-founder as a CTO