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One possible reason for the lack of interest in older coders is that they're largely white and male. Hardly a sympathetic demographic in the current cultural e
by towaway1138 8y ago
One possible reason for the lack of interest in older coders is that they're largely white and male. Hardly a sympathetic demographic in the current cultural environment.
For myself (note: am old), I'm just following the advice I've always given to other minorities that are discriminated against to various degrees. Which is: don't whine, and play the cards you were dealt as best you can.
The FAANGS may not, but many other employers can spot talent when they see it. Keep looking--there's a niche for everyone.
- dmitriid 8y agoI usually joke that “there are always cozy government jobs which are usually starved for good pogrammers”.
- potta_coffee 8y agoThere are tons of smaller companies out there that struggle to find competent developers. They're not necessarily super attractive jobs, and aren't as high profile, but you can get paid well in a lower cost-of-living area to solve some interesting business problems.
- StudentStuff 8y agoIf you set down any roots, your captive to that company in most lower cost of living areas. There aren't many alternative employers generally, especially around the same pay.
- potta_coffee 8y agoIt's kind of true, but every situation is different. I'm in a smaller city, not on the coast, and I'm doing ok. It's definitely more challenging in some ways. I make it through doing great work and networking. It's taken me a while but I'm building up a network and now I've got more opportunities available. YMMV, I know everyone has a different experience.