> In 2007, Mark Zuckerberg, then 22, said out loud what many in the software industry think: “Young people are just smarter.” How dumb or gullible does one hav

> In 2007, Mark Zuckerberg, then 22, said out loud what many in the software industry think: “Young people are just smarter.” How dumb or gullible does one have to be to actually think this? I'm betting it's mostly the 20 something year olds that would ascribe to such stupidity. Let's just accept that there is no track for programmers period. There are no promotions beyond senior at most companies. You peak in your early 30's and then you continue to work at about the same compensation and level for the rest of your career. A few people can find more interesting work, but it will require jumping to different companies and a lot of self-training. Unless it's at FAANG, all that work will be for an extra ten, twenty, or thirty thousand dollars. And raises? I've never hear of such a thing in any industry these days. The best option is to keep on top of your skills, find a job working 25-40 hours a week, possibly remote, and find some meaning in other parts of your life. Work isn't everything. It's not even the most important thing. There are and will be plenty of jobs for older coders. It's a new profession, but older coders who stay on top of the tech are still plentiful. You just need to know where to look. Also, many people don't make it as coders period. If there is a shortage of old coders, it's because people drop out because they can't make it. Even better for the rest of us. As if being in your late thirties is old. What bullshit.