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Doing the same thing or new things? I'm 51. After 20 years in SQL and C# I'm tired of it. Last year I got myself on a Python project and I loved it. Then I got

by Lendal 6y ago

Doing the same thing or new things? I'm 51. After 20 years in SQL and C# I'm tired of it. Last year I got myself on a Python project and I loved it. Then I got myself on a TypeScript project and I loved that even more. I imagine that if I interviewed for a Node.js job they'd probably look at me like I was nuts. They'd probably think the worst possible thoughts, as people do. After 30 years in software development, they'd think maybe I wasn't cut out for it? Like it took me 30 years to figure out what they figured out in 30 seconds of looking at my face, because they're so much "smarter". One thing you learn over 30 years working is that everyone thinks they're smarter than everyone else. Another thing you learn is that if someone is good at one programming language, they're probably also going to do well at other technologies. Since certain types of people like to do different things and not just the same thing their entire lives, HR ought to give those people a break.

drchopchop 6y ago
Hmm, I'd debate your last point a bit. Being a good C++ developer involves a significantly different programming mindset than dealing with Go, or Erlang, or the React/ES6+ space. Doesn't necessarily mean that you can't be good at those as well, but it's not exactly a natural skill transition.
OldHand2018 6y ago
> I imagine that if I interviewed for a Node.js job they'd probably look at me like I was nuts. Look at them like they are nuts and tell them you'll help migrate to Deno. It's a level playing field again!
misja111 6y ago
Actually I just switched this year to a job for a big data start up, I had no working experience with big data so far. I completely agree with you, you should do what you love to do. A lot of experience will only make switching easier, as long as you keep an open mind. This will eventually show in some job interview and it will get you a job, whether you are young or old.

by Lendal 6y ago

drchopchop 6y ago

Hmm, I'd debate your last point a bit. Being a good C++ developer involves a significantly different programming mindset than dealing with Go, or Erlang, or the React/ES6+ space. Doesn't necessarily mean that you can't be good at those as well, but it's not exactly a natural skill transition.

OldHand2018 6y ago

> I imagine that if I interviewed for a Node.js job they'd probably look at me like I was nuts. Look at them like they are nuts and tell them you'll help migrate to Deno. It's a level playing field again!

misja111 6y ago

Actually I just switched this year to a job for a big data start up, I had no working experience with big data so far. I completely agree with you, you should do what you love to do. A lot of experience will only make switching easier, as long as you keep an open mind. This will eventually show in some job interview and it will get you a job, whether you are young or old.