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Re:Ask HN: How do old (30plus) software engineers remain exc... by xxxxxyy1 on Monday March 29, 2021 @10:35AM (#26622257)
I had an interview where they weren't expecting me when I showed up (red flag 1) and the interviewer asked how old I was and after I responded said "wow you look like you're in high school" (red flag 2).

I always wonder how far I could have taken that legally, but I'm not litigious.

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Re:Ask HN: How do old (30plus) software engineers remain exc... by tjalfi on Tuesday March 30, 2021 @10:36AM (#26635067)
I'm in my 40s (and look it) but here's a response I used to use.

"You look so young."

"I have this portrait in my attic."

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