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Re:Rules of thumb for a 1x developer by aswanson on Thursday April 30, 2020 @09:16AM (#23030438)
Make a backup plan now

Truer words rarely spoken. Tech is Logan's Run, No Country For Old Men.

Re:Rules of thumb for a 1x developer by LanceH on Thursday April 30, 2020 @10:16AM (#23031010)
I can't agree. I turn 50 this year and it's easier than ever to get a new gig. If anything I've noticed a bias in my favor where I would be viewed as a stabilizing force on the team.
Re:Rules of thumb for a 1x developer by tharne on Thursday April 30, 2020 @10:35AM (#23031226)
This. I'm in my late 30's and have routinely beat out younger people with stronger tech skills simply because I have domain knowledge and experience in the industry, in a addition to technical skills.
Re:Rules of thumb for a 1x developer by downerending on Thursday April 30, 2020 @01:59PM (#23033889)
This will be true until it isn't. I was surprised at how quickly the tide turned. Godspeed.