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college professors can get stuff done in their 70s, so should be software engineers as long as they keep learning, both demands a working brain. software is get

by ausjke 6y ago

college professors can get stuff done in their 70s, so should be software engineers as long as they keep learning, both demands a working brain. software is getting complex, experiences matter. I used to work for motorola, engineers with gray hairs are gems, full of knowledge and always learning new stuff, eager to coach new comers. it unfortunately stopped when outsourcing became a fashion. I'm old too, I kept learning everyday, delving into c++17 these days, and it just makes my day fulfilling.

IggleSniggle 6y ago
I come to HN because it's my access to grey hairs. Unfortunately I haven't ever met a grey hair that really enjoyed coaching.
- ses4j 6y ago
  I do. You will.
- heelix 6y ago
  Coaching and mentoring turns out to be as valuable for the Teacher as it is for the Student. The good ones will take the time to do this - even if the original plan was to shape the thought process of their evil minions. :)