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But the flip side to tech is also ageism, which is a serious issue. Maybe things will get better down the road, 20-30 years from now; But as it is now, a lot o
by TrackerFF 7y ago
But the flip side to tech is also ageism, which is a serious issue.
Maybe things will get better down the road, 20-30 years from now; But as it is now, a lot of the good paying companies will be very hesitant in hiring you once you're old enough.
- copperx 7y agoWhat is old enough? 30? 27? 25?
- TrackerFF 7y agoCompletely depends on the company. I'd say 35 - 45 is the period when age starts to become a question. With some young startups on the lower and, and more regular (but relatively young) companies on the upper end. By the time you're 50, it becomes even more apparent. Hell, by then you're not even safe outside the tech-world - I've worked with good people (in their 50's) who were some of the first to get cut when recession / busts hit, and have struggled to find anything comparable ever since.
- copperx 7y agoHere's a question I've always had: does it help if you try looking young? (e.g., be thin, dress stilishly, keep your teeth, skin, and hair in great condition, etc.) These things help in Hollywood. Do they help in Silicon Valley? If so, I wonder what is the ROI of expertly done plastic surgery.