Most "new tech" is passing fads, or ideas that will find a small niche but won't go mainstream. It's hard to be enthusiastic about Yet Another Fad. Younglings d

Most "new tech" is passing fads, or ideas that will find a small niche but won't go mainstream. It's hard to be enthusiastic about Yet Another Fad. Younglings don't know the difference and jump in face-first blindfolded. After seeing the wheel reinvented the 37th time, it will take some fancy acting to act happy for #38. You have to approach an IT career like an athlete: save up while you are young because your days are likely numbered. You can still make a fairly decent living by consulting for co's with older platforms that still need supporting, but you have to travel or move often: an IT gypsy.