right on. programming is a reasonably fast-evolving field, just relying on things like employer-provided training is not enough. There are exceptions of course

right on. programming is a reasonably fast-evolving field, just relying on things like employer-provided training is not enough. There are exceptions of course - you'd be surprised how many 9-5 types working in big corporations where they are far removed from the core business of the company (manufacturing, insurance, retail etc type industries) never ever take any kind of training or put any effort to stay up to speed otherwise. Typical model for these companies is to rely on new hires to bring their expertise in modern tech if they are looking to revamp something or they just straight up hire consultants to build "cutting edge" things for them and then look for an inside team to support those once the contractors are gone. In the meantime the 9-5ers become team leads and go from there :)