I like to think I'm part of that group, having learned program on microcomputers in the 80s. Doesn't do me much good now, though. I've been turned down for pro

I like to think I'm part of that group, having learned program on microcomputers in the 80s. Doesn't do me much good now, though. I've been turned down for programming jobs because they felt I "wasn't passionate enough about programming". Never mind that I've been doing it for 20 years professionally and that I've written books about it and that I started a company to do it. I always wanted to be a teacher anyway, and now is a good time for that semi-retirement. And the job even has a "pension" (I had to look it up, too ;) ). So it all worked out. But all you programmers in your 20s having the time of your life right now, be forewarned: you're going to have to make some changes in not too long... I honestly hope I'm wrong and people who love programming will be able to continue to do it until they retire. That's just rare these days, is all.