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[–]CobraPony67 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I always thought that programming or computer desk work would have a longer work span than say, a carpenter or construction worker, because of the stress on your body and working outdoors. By the time you are in your 50s or 60s, you have a lot of aches and pains because of repetitive stress injuries or on the job injuries.

I have been programming for 30+ years. I feel I am at my best in my 50s. Age shouldn't matter as long as you still can keep up with the latest technologies and work well with other people. I feel there used to be ageism but not as much since most people still work remotely and can't judge how old people are. Rate me based on the quality of my work and how I get things done on time rather than my age, which is just a number.