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I just got a job this month at 56 (I have 40+ yoe) ... grey/lack of hair was not a problem :-) I believe programmers make their money at the 'ends' - leading/b

I just got a job this month at 56 (I have 40+ yoe) ... grey/lack of hair was not a problem :-) I believe programmers make their money at the 'ends' - leading/bleeding edge or old legacy tech no-one remembers anymore. So I'm often the guy the company comes to when they want to try the new shiney. My point isn't to disagree with you so much as to show ageism isn't inevitable - getting old doesn't have to be a career ender :-)

rhelz 3y ago
Glad you haven't faced it--or at least, it was subtle enough not to rankle or tank your job search. > ageism isn't inevitable It's not inevitable, but it is something outside of your control. Whether or not you experience agism isn't up to you, its up to recruiters, hiring managers etc. And when you do face it, there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.