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Re:8 Hard truths I learned when I got laid off from my SWE job by remote_phone on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @03:16PM (#34165368)
Over 50 in 2022 is very different than over 50 in 2000.

I’m GenX and grew up with the internet but I know life before the internet. I know technology more than most and keep up with it. I play video games (finished elden ring earlier this year) and watch TikTok 2 hours a day. I’m not young but the gap between me and someone younger isn’t a vast canyon like it used to be.

My last job hunt a year ago I got over 5 job offers. I wouldn’t be too worried.

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Re:8 Hard truths I learned when I got laid off from my SWE job by mixmastamyk on Wednesday December 28, 2022 @04:17PM (#34166081)
Well, the issue unfortunately is that we know that but a thirty y-o hiring manager doesn't. A few years back I saw folks commenting on YouTube about the "good old days" of 2013 and had good sensible chuckle.

Also, tiktok is like smoking—wouldn't recommend.

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