Most older programmers want to be paid more because they are old. Not because they bring added value. That's the issue. I'm over 40. I have no issues gettin

Most older programmers want to be paid more because they are old. Not because they bring added value. That's the issue. I'm over 40. I have no issues getting the compensation I think I am worth. I also am not embarrassed to be paid the same amount as people ten years younger than me. I'm not adding more value than them on a productivity basis ... so I should not get paid more. Truly excellent programmers in my age group are absurdly well paid as consultants. But it takes courage and extreme productivity to live like that. Most people my age don't have the gumption to do that.