Learning to Code after 30 #coding #webdevelopment #softwareengineer

Get my personal help to get a software engineering job and move to Japan ⬇️

00:00 Is it too late to learn how to code?
01:07 My first job at 36 years old
01:50 Staying healthy as a desk worker
04:14 He got into tech after 40 years old
06:54 Quit your job and study coding full-time
08:50 Kenny's dad got into tech at 45
09:46 You're not that far behind
13:38 My mentorship program

Is it too late to get into the tech industry if you're over 30 years old? I did it, along of several other people I know. And I'm talking about writing your first line of code after 30 years old, quitting your current job, and getting your first job in the tech industry as a web developer / software engineer.

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[tonyperkins]

Programming is a mindset, so age does not matter to become a good programmer. If all you want is to get a job and be adequate any age is ok. Most programmers are only adequate, but that is the industry norm same as any industry and is good enough for Microsoft et al. BTW I am 63 and started my first proper software engineer job at 53, after going to University to get a degree in Computer Engineering. But started learning at 43.

[thealkones]

I started when i was 43 years old, built lots of things so far and from full stack development got to point for software development! its never to late if you love what you do...

[HCforLife]

Got into the field when I was 36. It took me 4 years of consistent work, building a portfolio and doing freelance projects. Currently working for big tech companies at 38.
I know now it is more difficult than then. My advice: set your mindset up. You should not set a timeframe. Too many people think " I need to become X in 2-3 years". Have a mindset: "no matter what it takes and how long - I will get there"

[User-ohvi]

absolutely not too late, better late than to eat your own heart for the rest of your life. During my university studies I met plenty of 30 and 40+ who just started studying computer science, most of them not having a regular jobs throughout their lives and were slaving through to reach where they are now; I cherish and admire those people for making their decision

[hungerxhunger]

You’re amazing, an inspiration. I just got my computer science degree at 31 here in HTX, I’m currently doing some self studying that school didn’t teach me and looking for Japanese lessons. Stay blessed!

[Maynarded]

34 and currently learning to code. Thank you for this!

[expressproductions]

understanding that everyone has their own timing and life path makes it so much easier to improve. You get used to listening to success stories of kids starting at damn near toddler ages to learn programming, that you forget those are exceptions not the rules. It makes such a difference when you start living off of that, not only for programming but everything.

[SelfTaughtinTech]

Bingo—not easy, but 100% possible. I’m 32 and I’m a self-taught software engineer working in big tech without a degree. Subscribed! 🥳

[KevinDiazCoding]

man what a nice video, all you see in social media now a days is don't do this, don't do that or your too old to do it, am 31 and i decide i want to learn tech and keep learning

[Baelfyr]

The biggest thing people need to remember is, comparison is the killer of joy. If you compare yourself to others, you will never be satisfied, there will always be someone younger or smarter or richer or whatever, you should not worry about what others are doing with their life or when they achieved goals, you should only ever compare yourself to yourself. Are you further ahead then who you were yesterday? If yes, then you are already better than you were.

I am in a similiar situation, I was working as a qualified chef until I had a work place injury, had surgery on my spine twice, had to get strong again, but i could never return to being a chef, i could no longer stand for long periods of time, or be in a role that active, so it forced me to change careers, so i went back to university to study game design. 3 and a half years later, i am in my final semester of uni and about to enter a new industry at 35 years old. Change can happen if you want it to change badly enough, or in my case, having no choice.

[FlyInTheLotion]

Went to college at 39 for programming, about to get my Associates and move on to my Bachelor’s 💪. Thanks for your story, it is hard work.

[frederico-dl]

im 32 now... and i remember i started college at 24. i thought i was "too old" haha because i saw videos about dudes learning before 20 to start programming and even selling software by themselves.... this is probably 0.001% of population.
then i realized even 40yo+ entered the career too. and NO ONE cares about your age at the end of the day. at least in my country its highly uneducated to ask for the age of a person... if he/she wants to say it, its fine. but you dont go around asking people's age for no reason.
anyway... you are right about that its NOT easy, i would say it takes at least 2-3 years of study and hard work to have a solid base and start working in the industry in a full time job.
probably some people can do it in 1 year or 2 but we must be realistic too . i hate when i see videos talking about "how to become a programmer in 6 months" or something like that.... because its NOT real.

[tousifyousaf]

I am turning 33 in next week. I was just having these thoughts that its too late for me to learn how to code and this video popped up in my feed. Its been two months I've started learning. I needed to hear something like this. I just want to say thank you for making and posting this video. ❤ We need more of these.

[juneldelacuadra]

Thank you. Dedication will lead to success.

[tpe]

I’m 20 years old and I recently fell in love with programming. I want to work on the backend and I wanted some advice or suggestions. Thank you.

[kappu]

Motivational to hear stuff like this. I'm in my 30s trying as well and just trying to make a better life for my family.

[Jammedanxiety]

man glad to know you did it you look 30 don't worry about it i am 23 and thinking i am late but you inspired me also how you study how to handle distractions and also i procrastinate a lot any tips

[gauravtejpal]

You're never too old to rock and roll, if you're too young to die!

[nonametrackz]

im 28 .i started last year with powershell, now i know how to do web dev front & back end & c#, thanks to chat gpt as well for expalnng everything like im 5

[bjni]

been grinding and learning golang backend for almost a year now, going to start applying for jobs mid next month. (in japan)