I have been involved in a Fellowship that allows me to have a pretty vast array of friends (and frienemies). I have friends that are 40 years younger than me, and 20 years older than me. I'm quite used to getting some great wisdom and support from folks that differ from me, in many ways (age is actually one of the least important differentiators).
> To any older individuals here still working in tech, please don't feel unwanted.
Sadly, in my case, it is too late for that. The message was delivered at 100 decibels, and was received, five-by-five.
The ones most aggressively delivering the message were recruiters, but I was greeted with almost naked hostility, even after "getting in the door."
It was made quite clear, that I am not welcome, and it had nothing at all to do with my technical merits, as the interviews almost never even got that far.
But it all turned out OK, in the long run. Some companies missed out on me, but I am quite sure they aren't regretting it one bit. It's quite likely that the people that interviewed me, aren't even with their companies, anymore.
> To any older individuals here still working in tech, please don't feel unwanted.
Sadly, in my case, it is too late for that. The message was delivered at 100 decibels, and was received, five-by-five.
The ones most aggressively delivering the message were recruiters, but I was greeted with almost naked hostility, even after "getting in the door."
It was made quite clear, that I am not welcome, and it had nothing at all to do with my technical merits, as the interviews almost never even got that far.
But it all turned out OK, in the long run. Some companies missed out on me, but I am quite sure they aren't regretting it one bit. It's quite likely that the people that interviewed me, aren't even with their companies, anymore.