I'm 41, 42 next month, and working as a software engineer. At age 39 I was a technical recruiter who decided to become a developer. I've never felt my age has

I'm 41, 42 next month, and working as a software engineer. At age 39 I was a technical recruiter who decided to become a developer. I've never felt my age has been a significant factor in getting work. What has been a lot tougher is learning how to get a job I really want. It turns out there's no substitute for being good at something that makes other people money. If you don't focus on making yourself marketable, your going to have a hard time finding not-crappy development work at age 22 or 82. From late 2013 to late 2016, I burned through several dev jobs that drove me bonkers, or I drove them bonkers. Then I got better at figuring out what kind of job I want, what work I'd have to do to get that job, and which jobs to avoid. In February I found a job opportunity I actually like, actually got the job, and now I'm super happy. My teammates are in their 20s, 30s, and 50s. Age differences are never an issue. If anything, they are an asset.