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Re:Ask HN: Should I quit the field of software development? by LostTrackHowM on Sunday September 13, 2020 @08:49AM (#24460517)
I am based in the North East, also over 40, and my experience both of you are correct. Agism is absolutely real, but opportunities still exist.
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Re:Ask HN: Should I quit the field of software development? by OrderlyTiamat on Monday September 14, 2020 @07:57AM (#24469075)
What can be done about it?

I'm just starting out in my career, but I find the prospect of future me being devalued because he's a couple years older terrible, and I don't understand why others seem okay with it. Aging is going a second per second for everyone, isn't it?

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Re:Ask HN: Should I quit the field of software development? by LostTrackHowM on Monday September 14, 2020 @10:02AM (#24470243)
Agism is illegal already, and yet we still deal with it.

As a young developer I watched great old developers, fantastic at their job and with super deep experience let go first.

My advice is make sure you save a lot. And be prepared to either retire early, switch careers, or start your own business/consult once you have over 10 years of experience. Connect with people, keep in touch, and make sure you stay current with new technologies.

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Re:Ask HN: Should I quit the field of software development? by jki275 on Monday September 14, 2020 @10:00AM (#24470215)
The point is that there's really nothing to worry about. There are plenty of jobs for those of us not in our 20s.
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