One bias that might be working against you is actually your longevity in the field. Coding turns over quickly; lots of programmers move to other fields or move

One bias that might be working against you is actually your longevity in the field. Coding turns over quickly; lots of programmers move to other fields or move up the ranks. To a lot of hiring managers, staying in the same career for a long time indicates an unwillingness or inability to try new things. For a secretary position, not such a big deal. For a fast field like programming, appearing static is definitely a problem (unless you're in a niche field).