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Re: Claims of Age Bias Rise, but Standards of Proof Are High

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Post by TuringNYC » Wed, Mar 23, 2016, 10:36 PM UTC

enraged_camel wrote: post #87

halite wrote: post #73

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> I spend time on the weekends doing projects in new technologies. Is that weekends are for? I do that too but do wonder at times...

My parents are doctors. They are in their 60s. And guess what: they still spend evenings and weekends reading medical journals, attending conferences (around the globe) and doing whatever else is necessary to keep up with new developments in their specialties. That's just what it takes to remain relevant in fast-moving fields. I think what software developers need is some perspective. We aren't the only ones who have…

I'd be studying all night long if I was a doctor too. You can practice anywhere in the US, choose low-cost-of-living locales where you dont need 15-years worth of salary to buy a home. You have supply tightly controlled by a Board (i.e. cartel.) Wow...if only developers go those types of benefits.

Re: Claims of Age Bias Rise, but Standards of Proof Are High

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Post by NotSammyHagar » Sat, Mar 26, 2016, 4:17 AM UTC

toomuchtodo wrote: post #68

true_religion wrote: post #37

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I'm wondering where your job market is located. 40 hours a week, never-on call, isn't really a problem on the East coast (DC/Georgia/Florida) markets. In fact, I'd say the reverse bias is through in DC/VA/Maryland. Small to mid-size employers expect you to have a family, move permanently into the area, and stay with them for 5+ years.

Currently a remote worker for a SFBA startup.

come to seattle. dozens of recruiters will bug you on linked in. dozens of big companies have 100-500 openings. no one can hold on to people unless they have good salary, good working conditions.

Re: Claims of Age Bias Rise, but Standards of Proof Are High

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Post by NotSammyHagar » Sat, Mar 26, 2016, 4:22 AM UTC

kamaal wrote: post #47

terrywilcox wrote: post #26

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> Technologies change, syntax evolves, semantics improve, but your deep understanding of how to ask just the right question of a business person that turns a mathematically unsolvable problem, into something you can build in three days. That is always going to stay relevant. I used to think like you. But I'm 51 now. I've discovered that I was wrong. The younger the technical interviewer, the less interested they are…

>>But I'm 51 now. I've discovered that I was wrong. When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is. - Oscar Wilde I've seen clear bias in our industry. Though I'm in my 30's. I've seen people in my age group clearly discriminate against older programmers. Save, invest, prepare for your retirement and be safe instead of betting your life on a unforgiving…

I have to believe this depends on your experience, ability to learn, and location. I'm in seattle and my office is full of 40-60 year olds (with tons of younger people) working on demanding technical work. It's not php programming, it. It's software engineering. Learn to be an engineer and you shouldnot have a problem.