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I did it in my 30s. Totally doable for a determined person in their 40s, engineer at that. It pains me to see many friends and peers wasting their lives with l
by oblak 5y ago
I did it in my 30s. Totally doable for a determined person in their 40s, engineer at that.
It pains me to see many friends and peers wasting their lives with low pay dead end corporate jobs they clearly don't like. I am glad you've chosen to reinvent yourself. Being an older person among so many smart 20 something guys and girls sure keeps things refreshing
Try web stuff, python, databases, 3d graphics, and the things you like.
Even though it wasn't my first language, I'd think python would be a great way to play with something simple and powerful. If you're smart, may as well skip those and go straight to low level like Rust or something.
- boppo1 5y agoI'm about 30 and working on making this pivot. I'm worried I'll somehow box myself into some sort of dead-end boring programming. I don't know why but the thought keeps popping into my head. It seems like in order to be competitive enough for a programming job that isn't basically the same tier of drudgery as a dead-end corp position will require me to spend all of my free time programming. I love being immersed in silent solitary work building stuff, but I love being around people and being relatable to them just as much.
- oblak 5y agoI wouldn't worry too much about this stuff. Even if you get stuck somewhere for an year, it's not the end of the world. Once you make the transition and gain some skills, you'd have more options and be free to explore them.