If you find the best way to describe the situation in 2 words then I have no problem if you say "age discrimination". But you shouldn't use it as excuse to not

If you find the best way to describe the situation in 2 words then I have no problem if you say "age discrimination". But you shouldn't use it as excuse to not get what you want. E.g. you want to still code with 50? Then spend your 30s building a network, then go into consulting. (giving up some safety in return) E.g. you also don't want to bother with career? Join a big, strong company in your 20s and never switch jobs. (giving up some money in return) E.g. you rather want the flexibility and safety that comes from switching companies sometimes? Move up the ladder. (reducing the amount of time spent coding on the way up) There is always something that can be done, and even planned for.