> When you are older you sometimes don't want to spend your entire waking day working to keep up with the Jones' or maintaining your career. And that is IMO th

> When you are older you sometimes don't want to spend your entire waking day working to keep up with the Jones' or maintaining your career. And that is IMO the main reason for agism in our industry. Software jobs are incredibly demanding and draining in the long term, people (let's say) after 40 know that very well and, from what I've seen, they're often looking for a job that will let them coast at least a little bit. Also, they are already at the max of their earnings, so they have little reason to try harder. At the same time, people in their twenties are working super-hard to prove themselves and get the promotions that will get them into the top salary bracket. If I were running a business, I'd sure choose younger people over older ones. What can people over 40 do? The best strategy is to show that you're not just interested in coasting - either learn the newest technologies, do some opensource etc. Anything to show that you're not burned out yet.