All the code that humanity needs has already been written. Even if you were younger, you'd still be late - there is nothing else to code.
Not even close. We need more programmers to write javascript to make websites even slower.
I'm 14. Am I too old for a career in tech?
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Re: I'm 14. Am I too old for a career in tech?
#12Too seriously answer about ageism to what is probably an unserious question, no. In fact, I've seen plenty of late (30 and 40+) career changers have happy, solid 2nd careers as programmers. I can't say I remember anyone shifting into a career in programming at 50+ (at least not since the very beginning of my career) but I have seen people move over to programming adjacent roles like PM, sales, or people management (typically within a company.)
I'll caveat all the with I've never lived in the bay area and that particular mileu seems to be "special".
Re: I'm 14. Am I too old for a career in tech?
#13Yes you definitely are. I m afraid by the time you become of legal age tech will have become completely automated and the few remaining tech workers will be borderline suicidal. Becoming a programmer or a driver in 2022 is no longer an option, sorry. You should look into biotechnology instead, much brighter future there.