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I'm 47 years old, I'm a staff data engineer, and the fire in me to solve problems through programming is as strong as ever, and I expect it to last until I reti
by khaledh 4y ago
I'm 47 years old, I'm a staff data engineer, and the fire in me to solve problems through programming is as strong as ever, and I expect it to last until I retire. I have zero interest in managing people, but I enjoy working with colleagues and teams to solve complex problems (through as simple solutions as possible). I learn something new everyday, and my hunger for learning is insatiable.
Note: I get contacted by recruiters constantly, at least a few times a week. Yes ageism is a thing, but you if you're really good at what you do you're much more valuable than young engineers.
- tartoran 4y agoBut you’re also more expensive and picky about where you work and what tools you’d use. That natural ignorance and inexpensiveness lends younger devs a competitive advantage
- RockingGoodNite 4y agoFine craftsmen are very picky about their tools. Companies that rely mostly on hiring "natural ignorance" will have representative software stacks.