I feel like a lot of discrimination in tech comes from a dislike of experience. Many project teams and companies instantly dislike the person who says, "This c

I feel like a lot of discrimination in tech comes from a dislike of experience. Many project teams and companies instantly dislike the person who says, "This can't be done," or, "We need more information before we can give an estimate." If you're 40, there's a good chance you know more than most people in the room about what's going to work and what isn't. But what you have to remember is that the only reason you have this knowledge is from fucking up and working all-nighters and missing deadlines in the past. So, even if it means more work for you, you have to be willing to let the people who are driving the ship make mistakes. Nobody wants their parent around, or to feel second guessed. Tech is always about finding new ways to do things, trying new ideas. Don't turn into the nay-sayer.