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> is there a job market for a middle-aged developer Yes, it's called entrepreneurship. You are a programmer. You can make value by wiggling your fingers. The

> is there a job market for a middle-aged developer Yes, it's called entrepreneurship. You are a programmer. You can make value by wiggling your fingers. The solution: Build a micro product, turn it into a freedom business, and fire your boss. http://fourhourworkweek.com http://fourhourworkweek.com http://lifestylebusinesspodcast.com http://lifestylebusinesspodcast.com http://startupbook.net http://startupbook.net

frostiebot 14y ago
What if you're not entrepreneur material? Not everyone has the spark or drive on that level. I am ferociously dedicated - to an almost quixotic level - to programming, but in general I find that I literally have no compulsion to do any coding for myself outside of work hours. I'm almost in my mid-thirties and I took worry about the future where the need for codehorses like myself is thoroughly outweighed by the need for "Rock Star Ninjas".
- dylanhassinger 14y ago
  i think you answered your own question. There is no job security any more, unless you make it yourself. Building a business is the ultimate safety net for everyone. No it's not easy, but it's easier for programmers (people that can create value) than for people with no skills.
laumars 14y ago
I disagree with that advice as there's a whole plethora of people creating startups in the name of "entrepreneurship" who lose thousands. I think the golden rule for starting a business is "don't; unless your idea is really special". Too many people rush into business with half-baked ideas and a romanised vision of being their own boss, only to discover that their ideas were garbage to begin with. So I'd rather have a boss than start a business just for the sake of firing my boss.
- dylanhassinger 14y ago
  you clearly did not visit any of the links i posted. but thanks for sharing
dsowers 14y ago
Everyone makes it sound like it is so easy. Making money off a product is incredibly hard. I've released 4 or 5 now with no returns. I keep trying, but it's not easy.

frostiebot 14y ago

What if you're not entrepreneur material? Not everyone has the spark or drive on that level. I am ferociously dedicated - to an almost quixotic level - to programming, but in general I find that I literally have no compulsion to do any coding for myself outside of work hours. I'm almost in my mid-thirties and I took worry about the future where the need for codehorses like myself is thoroughly outweighed by the need for "Rock Star Ninjas".

dylanhassinger 14y ago
i think you answered your own question. There is no job security any more, unless you make it yourself. Building a business is the ultimate safety net for everyone. No it's not easy, but it's easier for programmers (people that can create value) than for people with no skills.

laumars 14y ago

I disagree with that advice as there's a whole plethora of people creating startups in the name of "entrepreneurship" who lose thousands. I think the golden rule for starting a business is "don't; unless your idea is really special". Too many people rush into business with half-baked ideas and a romanised vision of being their own boss, only to discover that their ideas were garbage to begin with. So I'd rather have a boss than start a business just for the sake of firing my boss.

dylanhassinger 14y ago
you clearly did not visit any of the links i posted. but thanks for sharing

dsowers 14y ago

Everyone makes it sound like it is so easy. Making money off a product is incredibly hard. I've released 4 or 5 now with no returns. I keep trying, but it's not easy.