CHANGING CAREERS - Get into IT at 30, 40, or 50

Changing careers is never easy - especially as you get older. But how old is too old to get into IT? The change of careers into IT has some hurdles and one of them is your age. No matter if you want to get into IT at 30, 40, or 50 - there are certain things you need to be aware of to make the career change a success. Switching to a career in IT is within your reach, even if it may seem daunting.

0:00 Intro
2:10 Get into IT with no college degree
3:59 Change career at 25
4:22 Change career at 30
4:39 Change career at 35
5:09 Change career at 40
5:43 Change career at 50
6:41 Get into IT at 55
7:52 Change careers within IT at a higher age

Hi, I am Christoph Puetz and I am happy to have you here on YouTube. I hope you find my content valuable and it helps you with your career in information technology. I am working in IT for almost 23 years now and it has been quite a ride. I worked in almost any type of role you can think of in information technology. For the last few years, I have been focusing on I.T. management - building and managing teams across the world. If you are not sure how to progress with your career - either in how you can get into I.T. or where to take your existing I.T. career - please consider my I.T. Career Coaching services. I would love to help you as well with any type of career-related questions you may have.

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[lilipatel]

I am 49 and just got security+ and an associates in cybersecurity. I hope that I am not too old to get a job in cybersecurity.

[kennethbutler]

I have just retired from law enforcement and I have a college degree. I am just getting into IT. New career change. Sick of law enforcement.

[FranklinOrtizBermudez]

I am 56 years old and I retired at 52 as a Systems Administrator in an oil company in Venezuela, but I still want to continue working in that IT area. I know that my age is limiting but I still feel young and in good health to continue contributing my experience and long professional career. I am a Higher University Technician in Computer Science and Computer Engineer, I would like to hear your comments, suggestions and recommendations. Greetings from Venezuela. 🇻🇪

[bunniogaming]

I'm 36 years old Burmese female and my education background is in business line (MBA) and my career has been in sales all along for more than 12 years in Singapore. I want a more like a stable skill related job which is an IT job and a green list job to get a permanent resident in a certain country. But not sure of which IT line to pursuit at this point. Appreciate if get advised for some options in IT areas. Thanks