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0 pointslittletimmy10y ago0 comments

Why do you think you came to programming "late" if you are in your 30s? Have you faced any age discrimination?

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I don't think I've ever faced any direct age discrimination, I'm just aware that there's no reason why anyone would hire me when they can have an enthusiastic 22 year old who's fresh out of uni.

forgetsusername10y ago

>here's no reason why anyone would hire me when they can have an enthusiastic 22 year old who's fresh out of uni.

Have you worked with many "modern-day" 22 year-olds lately? Unless the company is intentionally looking for naivete as a trait, there are plenty of reasons to hire someone with more experience and maturity.

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J-dawg10y ago

I don't think I've ever faced any direct age discrimination, I'm just aware that there's no reason why anyone would hire me when they can have an enthusiastic 22 year old who's fresh out of uni.

forgetsusername10y ago

>here's no reason why anyone would hire me when they can have an enthusiastic 22 year old who's fresh out of uni.

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