Am I TOO OLD To Become A Software Engineer?

How old is too old for learning to be a software engineer? Does ageism exist in the programming industry? Find out if it is too late for your to start a programming career.

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[Mrwinecontreras]

I’m 37 years was a truck driver all over the us for 15 years, no education what so ever, now I’m starting my journey to become a software developer I love computers and creating things, changing careers as I got sick (I’m on dialisys waiting on a kidney donor)so I couldn’t drive trucks anymore, don’t know if I’m to old to star this journey but I’m not stopping chasing my dreams

[sarahjanelara]

I’m 46 and officially became a software engineer at the age of 42. I studied comp sci in college and was in IT careers my whole life but never really coding until my late 30’s early 40’s. I see the age difference and feel it but I’m in a company that embraces the diversity. I can imagine it may be different depending on company culture.

[jasonbourne]

Thank you for making this video, I’m 38 and decided to go back to college to get a degree in Comp Sci. I feel extremely out of place 😢

[edydossantos]

The thing is not about having discrimination. The thing is people is always looking someone to blame on or overcome, feel superior somehow, so the use any kind of cheap and dirty weapons they have at short..

[alphar]

I just came across your channel today. I clicked on it straight away as soon as i hear your age as i relate to that age bracket. I am 37yo and i work as data, digital and technology Lead, i have built a database system for my organisation. I use a bit of python and SQL at work but not a lot. I am interested in software engineering, i have collated so many courses to go through but am kind of scared because of age. Although i think am still in tech and i have been for past 6 years ( started with sales management in cloud computing ) to data analytics and systems lead. What would you recommend mate ? Do you have any advice for me ?

[DevChannel-bi]

Hello, thanks for this video, so you're saying you became a software developer at 36 and it went well?

[michelsmith-fi]

im 25 years old, i have some basic programming knowledge but its not enough.

[vectorax_]

So were you 36 when you became one? I just turned 38 and am considering moving from graphic design and into front end development, what is your opinion on that? My goal is to have the skills and land a job by the time I'm 40, 39 if I can.

[omarguerrero]

This is one of the best youtube channels I have found, so underrated. I am 29 from Mexico, I am a biotech engineer but never got into that industry since in my country there is zero R&D. I worked for a big company in a business/marketing area for 2 years but the stress was killing me. Then last year started a NFT project with a friend, I was the project manager and he is a Software Engineer. Felt in love with technology and crypto right away turns out you can program money now. I am good managing people, love to solve problems and think logically. Our NFT project just died (Bear market) and I have been thinking of learning to code. I know at least 5 guys from Uni who are working as Software Engineers remotely from Mexico for companies in the US. Still I hesitate to start, not sure where to start guess I am scared of not being good enough to land a job. Would love to hear your comments on how do you choose your programming path, I think I am inclined to backend. Again thanks for the great content you are creating!

[davidhoward]

Love coding but I'm coming up on 40 and have no more intentions of staying in the industry, the age discrimination is real. Trust me people, go get your CDL and lease a truck, you will gross over 300k a year and have a say on your schedule.

[jakepyrett]

Great video. Wait till your my age mid to late 40s and will he old enough to be teammates dad. It's weird. Right on about clique and really lack of folks your age. Everyone coding is younger than 30