I don't mean pity me I'm old. I mean for a first job is it going to be difficult to get hired at 25 with a pretty entry level skillset. I would prefer to work at a start up but I am going to be applying to jobs in 3 months. I want to source out some targets and am trying to ascertain where I will likely be able to get the most traction.

Age isn't the problem. It's whether or not you have the skills necessary for hire

right. That is the worry. I am only going to have a portfolio of 4-5 things, and a basic skill-set. I am just going to work really hard over the next 4 months and by that time I hopefully will get to a place where I feel comfortable working with the technologies I am studying.

Look at your other abilities that can add value for people. The goal is to be a linchpin. Indispensable. With only basic programming skills, you need to add other intangibles to the mix.

Then the right question to ask would be: "Am I good enough to join a startup?".