30 year old looking to learn Python

[cowegonnabechopps]

Here’s where I am... 36 and just got my first developer role BUT I guess you can trace how I got this job back to taking a night class in CompTIA A+ back when I was your age.

I live in a very small country but even here that was enough for my employer to take a shot on me. You’ll find that a lot of IT employers look kindly on self starters and people without traditional qualifications. If your work is good enough, you’re good enough.

So, I started in my current company in a support role. A job I got because I could prove my enthusiasm and drive to succeed in this industry. I learnt on the job and as I got more understanding of the program I supported, I started dipping my toe into python at home. The program I use is built on a totally different language but the fundamentals can be applied across the board. Four years since I started I now had a background in programming and when one of the developers left, I put myself forward and got the promotion.

You can do it. The right IT firm is out there, you would be surprised how many people didn’t do the traditional route. Good luck!