I am attending Network Security and Compliance courses and I have in class a 50 and something guy. At first everyone kind of smiled, but then smiles disappeare

I am attending Network Security and Compliance courses and I have in class a 50 and something guy. At first everyone kind of smiled, but then smiles disappeared, as it turned out he was much better than most in class. Additionally he had a better job than the rest in the class as well. So I agree, the answer is yes -I guess.