I started when I was 35, decided to switch careers from being cnc miller to a .net programmer. Now I'm a senior in a big company (3 job in this field, 2.5 years back to back professionally). Now I'm 38, almost 39 - so yeah, never to late to start!
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Practically one foot in the grave, time to retire.
Not even close. Started a CS degree 7 years ago at 28 and am a director of engineering now, if it’s what you wan to do go for it. I will give a warning that the market isn’t amazing right now, and people getting into it just because they see the salaries is flooding the entry level positions. If you’re motivated and excited about building software you’ll be fine, but something to be aware of.
Never too old. I pivoted from the biology field / med school track to computer science at around the same age.
Haven’t looked back
Not at all.
Everything that i use in my daily work for the last 12 years, i learnt after age 19. I was an electronics engineer by education.
I learnt Linux, operating systems, systems programming etc all later on. And now I'm a systems developer with 12 years of experience.
Lol. My big brother went back to school for his comp sci degree when he was 31. He's 60 and makes like 300k
No way. I started learning computer science on the job when I was older than you. I took my time, asked questions, studied after work every day, got a better job, which led to another better job and another. In just 6 years of working my ass off, I've been able to rise the top of my field in IT. You can do it. Anyone can. Perserverance is the absolute key. When it gets hard, and it will... just believe in yourself, and do it anyway.
Good luck! You got this!
YOU'RE NEVER TOO OLD START NOW 🔫
I worked with an amazing guy who worked on drill rigs up to the age of 50 and then did a computing degree. He was one of the smartest people I've ever worked with.
There's no such thing as too old. Certainly not for such a broad, definite question.
My colleague in retirement age accepts and applies new concepts and approaches.
I think you can do it at 22.
Yes. 22 is too old. /s
Absolutely not! I started at 25 next to my it job, best decision ever. Tough though, already had a kid and 2nd one was born during.
Some people go to law school or medical school in their 40’s. Some folks complete degrees in their 50’s or later. You’re never too old to pursue an education.
My co-worker just wrapped up a Masters in Comp Sci, and he's nearly (or is) 60.
That’s awesome. Good on him.
No. You can absolutly get somewhere in your lifetime. At 22, you are just a forth of the way through an average lifetime, with 3/4 left. You have plenty of time to do all sorts of things. You are not to old to try something new.
it's almost never too late to do anything, excepting perhaps trying to get a 4 year degree when you're 80+ years old. then it's probably a bad idea.
No not at all. This makes me sound old now but when I was 22, the popular languages used today like Rust and Go didn't even exist. In a constantly changing field, everybody is always learning!
You are never old to learn new things!!!
Definitely not! Get started if you're ready!
You’re never to old to learn something your interested in. Besides if you don’t give it a shot you’ll regret it later, so go for it.
No way! I graduated university at 30. It not any easier the longer you wait, necessarily. Take your time if you need, but keep moving.
I started my studies in a related IT degree when I was 22. I earned my degree in 2021 and managed to get a job as a developer last year. I'd say you should go for it
Nah I started at 29.
Never too late to learn! No matter what it is, especially computer science which is and will be used in almost everything
I can only join in with the others, I started my IT bachelor at 21, finished at 25 – and was by far one of the younger students.
No way! I graduated university at 30. It not any easier the longer you wait, necessarily. Take your time if you need, but keep moving.
As others have said, it's never too late. I switched majors a few times and went the Community College route, and finished my undergrad in CS at 31
And some people said life start at 40. I guess we ain't done learning yet.
I just wanna be a cool grandpa when I reach 40+. So, anything before that should really just be about exploring and making mistakes, learning from it. Slowly get some sort of commitment in life. Then I can truly shine, and share that small area of expertise over here or anywhere the future Lemmy like platform in the next 30 years.
So, go fulfill your goal 🫡
Absolutely not! I started at 29 next to my it job, best decision ever. Tough though, already had a kid and 2nd one was born during.
I started IT school at 21 after 3 years lost doing nothing. I started a bit older but also a bit more mature so I finished those 3 years easier than some. Now at 28 I am a freelance consultant enjoying my job and respected for my knowledge. 22 is definitely not too old, I’d say it’s the right time to start. Your first job will be what determines what you can become so try to find something where yiu can continue learning as much as possible
And don’t forget to enjoy it. If it you passion as well it’s an amazing job!
No way! I started at 23. I actually signed up to start a degree in this field at 16 and then backed out but came back to it later. Lots of people change careers later on into this field and it's totally fine for them.
Not at all! I! In fact, for this programming career, you will be constantly learning new techniques and frameworks
I’m considering starting in my late 30s so god I sure hope not
No. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise, either. I've been doing this for decades, and I still have to learn something new on the regular. The one constant in life is learning new things, IMHO.
This reminds me of:
An Entire Generation is Studying for Jobs that Won’t Exist
AI is taking over a lot of jobs, now it is coming for the writers who wrote about “machines taking over the world.”
By Mohit Pandey
TLDR: The increasing capabilities of AI are making many jobs obsolete, including those that require coding. Hollywood writers are protesting the use of AI in scriptwriting, as they believe it diminishes their role and creativity. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is negotiating proper attribution and copyright issues regarding generative AI technology. Some argue that computer science degrees will become more important as understanding AI systems will be crucial. However, economists suggest that AI will displace jobs over time rather than causing instant mass unemployment. The need for humans to be trained in AI to be unbiased and proficient is emphasized. The disruption caused by AI is evident in layoffs across various industries. The potential of AI to eliminate jobs is a concern, but others believe it can create new job opportunities. IBM, for example, has announced it will replace 7,800 roles with AI. The future of jobs remains uncertain, but instead of rejecting AI, industries should consider incorporating it to enhance their work.