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I am not entirely convinced this is true. From who I know, programmers can and do work well to average retirement age. Albeit, those skills are specialized in
by text70 7y ago
I am not entirely convinced this is true.
From who I know, programmers can and do work well to average retirement age. Albeit, those skills are specialized in database architecture and older languages like Fortran.
Software engineers are one of the professions that make it possible to retire early, due to a higher than average household income. The majority of people today have to work until their bodies stop or their pensions kick in.
- P_I_Staker 7y agoYes, what he's talking about does happen to many engineers, but not all. Also, not all Jr engineers are more coachable, or compliant. I have 50+yo co-workers that are eager to learn from me. Many older employees have learned that it doesn't pay to argue with managers too much, whereas young engineers can be idealistic and uncompromising; they also expect to make a difference immediately, regardless of experience.