No country for old devs: How to solve tech’s ageism problem

No country for old devs: How to solve tech’s ageism problem

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https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2019/04/10/no-country-for-old-devs-how-to-solve-techs-ageism-problem/

When it comes to job hunting, a common concern is not having enough experience. In tech, the fear riddling job seekers and holders alike is the opposite. They worry they have too much experience.

Experience comes with age, and age is proving an issue in tech careers. As many as 68 percent of baby boomers don’t apply for tech jobs for fear of being “too old.” Meanwhile, a 2018 study found that three-quarters of professional developers are younger than 35.

No country for old devs: How to solve tech’s ageism problem

Apr 11, 2019, 8:18am UTC
https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2019/04/10/no-country-for-old-devs-how-to-solve-techs-ageism-problem/ > When it comes to job hunting, a common concern is not having enough experience. In tech, the fear riddling job seekers and holders alike is the opposite. They worry they have too much experience. > Experience comes with age, and age is proving an issue in tech careers. As many as 68 percent of baby boomers don’t apply for tech jobs for fear of being “too old.” Meanwhile, a 2018 study found that three-quarters of professional developers are younger than 35.