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Like all things in life, the truth is gray, but visible. A lot of young programmers suck. A lot of old programmers suck. Most young programmers are decent, and

• labrador 4y ago
  Here's what I'm excited about: When young I had a burning passion for programming but 30 years of programming for corporations and other "profit centers" slowly burned me out and used up my passion, leaving none for my self. Now that I'm retired I'm doing the best programming of my life. I got my passion back. I'm seriously thinking of devoting a few years to seeing what I can do when I have the freedom to take my time and do it the way I like to do it. I'm always inspired by the story of Colonel Sanders who was 62 living on a small social security income when he started Kentucky Fried Chicken. Who knows, retirement may be the greatest adventure of my life if I make it that way.
  • bbkane 4y ago
    Do you have a blog we can follow your adventures on? I just had a baby, so the only things I'm doing are sleeping, working, and feeding/diapers right now. It'd be nice to read about how you're spending your increased free time :)
    • labrador 4y ago
      No, I'm too busy programming. If my experiment is successful maybe I'll write a book for programmers: "How to rediscover your passion for programming in your senior years" Congrats on the new baby. Mine are approaching middle age, which is a whole other trip. It's weird to notice your kids are starting to have mid-life crises