I got my first real programming job at 38. It's never too late if it's what you want to do. In my case, I learned how to program when I was much younger but it

I got my first real programming job at 38. It's never too late if it's what you want to do. In my case, I learned how to program when I was much younger but it was never actually my job - or at least, not the primary component of my job. I kind of backed into it, writing more complicated scripts which helped automate what I was getting paid to do, until I eventually just got a "real" programming job. The big thing I think I have in common with the OP: I always try to automate every task possible. This can allow you to add value for your organization above and beyond whatever primary task they hired you to complete, and any company worth its salt will recognize that contribution and try to find ways to help you contribute more elsewhere too.