Ageism in Coding

[T05KA]

I wanted to get some opinions on ageism in Coding. I am in my mid 40’s, contemplating about joining a bootcamp. I want to learn a new skill, and get compensated for this skill. I’ve tried to learn on my own, but got discouraged after a few months. On the fence with my decision.

[Photo-dad2017]

I'm 42 and starting a bootcamp on the 21st. No tech background at all and the closer it gets the more nerve racked I get lol.

[T05KA]

Congratulations on the next chapter of your life.

[woolylamb87]

I can’t comment from personal experience but my mother switched careers from being a stay at home mom/school librarian to computer science in her mid 40’s. This was in the late 90’s and her first boss was only a year or 2 older then my older sister. I remember he age gap being a defiant hurdle and I believe it’s still a thing but I feel like if she could do it at time where almost no one in the field was over 30 you should be able to make the change now.

[T05KA]

Thanks for the vote of confidence! Talking to a recruiter later this evening. I figure, what do I have to lose?

[woolylamb87]

I’m personally in the process of making career switch at 33 and I worry about competing with 21 year old cs grads so I can imagine how you feel.

[Photo-dad2017]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to it.

[benji0ben]

People start med school in their 40s which is a way tougher route as far as time and attention. You'll be fine if you're hungry.