I've got a spicy take that your video just helped me process. So, I'm 40. 22 Years ago I entered college with a 4-yr scholarship ready to become a 'computer scientist'. For some reason I thought this would guide me into the wonderful world of making Playstation 2 games. I was wrong, VERY wrong. I couldn't cut it. I hated math. And switched majors [graduated with an Art degree but minored in Comp Sci & Entomology]. A lot of my friends called me a 'tech guy' because I was good with cameras and lenses. But I wasn't very good at videography or photography. I kinda looked back at college as a traumatic experience. A failure. I worked really crappy jobs and learned how folks with money treat folks with no money and are barely making it. After working in a book store that turned into a warehouse for Amazon for about ... 13 years. I got laid off. Ended up getting temp work for a medtech logistics company. I was good on the phones, but I kept looking over the shoulders of the young data analysts and software engineers figuring out which apps they were using. Then one day, they all quit. And my boss asked me to write simple queries to pull data every morning. Then covid hit. And, for some reason, I felt inspired to learn as much as I can about coding languages because "the world is ending...why not?" Now they're calling me a back-end dev/data scientist. I said all of that to say. It's never too late y'all. Life can really kick you in the teeth, but you gotta pick yourself up.
And that's what's wrong with the IT industry. There are many examples like you who were pushed to do some sort of IT related "tasks" and all of a sudden they get slapped with "data scientist" label! For small companies where there are only quick tasks that needed at some point, doing these sort of ad hoc work might make sense, since I don't suppose companies can afford a full time employee or hire others to do these kind of work (if they are smart, they will take a look at the whole information need holistically).
@@demonwaterdemonwater4993 I've since worked on four games and am an art & tech lead for an in development indie game. I've even done VO work for a few games. Love being a game dev, but that wasn't my initial path. And my passion is data science.
@@marnenotmarnie259 They technically didn't. One kinda setup the other [office politics]. But the long and short of it, is the senior DA told the subordinate it was okay to create their own server to create & pull reports from. The subordinate does that, pulls a report that was skewered in front of executives resulting in the subordinate's firing. The senior DA sees this as an opportunity to ask for a raise [about a month later] since his tasks just doubled. He doesn't get the number he asks for and immediately bounced to a better opportunity.
I'm about to turn 43 and just graduated with my BA in Information systems in 2021. I came from a background in the medical field. I'm not ready to look for a job in my preferred field as a Data Analyst but I am steady learning and building a good portfolio for when I am ready. It is scary switching careers in your 40's but some people do get burnt out and need a change. I really enjoyed listening to Dana.
As a SELF-TAUGHT JavaScript developer, I started studying code in my 20s, but seriously at the age of 30. I started with Html, css, and js ... then I decided to learn React - React Native and over time Tailwind and other stuff. Today I am 34 years old, and I can say that it is not easy, for me being a developer means solving problems and therefore improving things. It means, never stop learning, and if you insist, with commitment, you can reach incredible companies. Be wary of those who say that in a few months, you can learn languages and find a job, it's difficult, so it takes a long time ... Remember, it's a marathon. Nice video, as always, Mayuko 😊
Hope this inspires you. I quite my job at the age of 27 during the pandemic. After 1 year and a half of self study and bootcamp, I finally have a solo project to put on my resume and started applying jobs. After two months and 100 applications, 5 responded, interviewed with all 5 of them, I’m lucky to get 1 job offer at last. Persistence, patience, hard work and practice are the keys and maybe a little bit of luck. Don’t give up, everyone!!
You have no idea how much I needed this video. I'm 28, I've been in tech for a while but never really been in software engineering. Today will be the first time I'll have a job interview in software engineering. Wish me luck. 😅
Love it, thank you for the video. I actually learned some very basic coding at 21 while doing an art degree. I quit because of health reasons. I am now studying digital media design and 41 years old. I love coding and it really makes me feel happy. And there are a million things you can do with it. Sometimes it can get daunting, but watching your videos help.
38 year old here, had years of experience in teaching and retail. And in 2021, I got more interested in tech, particularly data analytics. Because I don't want to have another public facing job again (it's a struggle if you are introverted) and I want to use my brain more in thinking and problem solving so I wanted to enter tech. Quit my job and currently honing myself in SQL and R. Hopefully, I would be able to land a job in tech soon. Thank you for this video. I am actually feeling a bit down today because I have been applying jobs and got rejected so many times. I am still trying. This video gave me a bit of an uplift for today, so thank you.
Hi cris, hey, what about learning python and libraries and resources that go with it? If you get passionable about it with r and python you're going to be hirable for way more jobs and your range and resilience will improve a lot! Is this of any use to you? Cheers from sunny Brazil!
same here! i've acquired a few years of exp in client facing/servicing under my belt but deep down inside i know it's not my true calling, dealing with the whims and caprices of people as an introvert. currently pondering the switch to some career that has less to do with humans, and tech seems to fit the bill. really wish you all the best for the journey ahead! it's gonna be tough contending with all the bright kids just fresh out of college, but still worth a shot. efforts and hard work can translate to success irrespective of age.
Why am I so teary-eyed watching this? This video is so on point with my life! I am currently an International Student in Canada taking up a two-year Post Grad in Mobile Application Design & Development, and this is a career transition for me after working as an Administrative Assistant for 14 years. I've learned to create mobile apps on ios, android, and as well as web. Now we're doing a hybrid using react-native. It's soooo super hard to a point that I doubt if I could ever be qualified in this industry. But ironically, I love it! I just know that after my studies I need more time and dedication into practicing and making this career a reality for me.
Mayuko-san, thank you for creating this video. I think this is good for everyone who wants to try new things in a new role regardless of the type of industry they want to get into. I particularly liked your comment about "you are coming in with a lot of great skills... it's just a matter of translating those intangible skills into are relevant for the job". You are right, these skills are underrated and hard to describe in your resume but really important interpersonal skills you need to work with different people. I am 50 years old, I quit my tech/pm job after working for 20 years... I am now in the phase of experimenting with different jobs for my career over the next 10 years and trying to do multiple part-time jobs of different types.
I think the hardest part is about compensation where, at later life stages, you will earn much more than average developers would earn, thus, you will become “too expensive” in comparison to other new grads or other developers in the field. I am 44, and I have been in and out of tech careers, where I realize that there are always ceilings to how much tech devs would earn. Learning and spending efforts to come back to tech careers, IMAO is not too hard at whatever ages as long as you are determined, and really dedicate your time into making it happens.
Hi mayuko, thanks so much for the video. I’m at my 30, 4th phd student in a non-CS major and trying to get a sde job after graduation. This video is really inspiring!
I'm really glad that I found your channel. I really need this. I just got laid off. I've been unemployed for about 6 months now and I felt so behind with friend here. I'm 27 and I'm a graduate from agriculture major. I'm trying to learn korean language and programming now. I hope this would worth it for me. Don't give up everyone!
Great video. I’m 50 (at the end of the month) and this is exactly what I was wondering about. Thanks!
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I am disabled, 44 years old, and have low vision. Computers are the only means of socializing available to me and as such working in tech seems impossible. Hence why I watch Mayuko's videos.
Currently studying on my own to switch into a programming career at 38. The great thing about tech careers is how not physical they are which extends the window for anyone trying to get migrate into them at a later age. Also how you have multiple routes of gaining experience, you're not forced into a 2-4 year degree which can put all kinds of stress trying to do that while already having a established life. The road to landing your first job is just as hard for you as it would be for a younger person.
I quit my still very nascent career in geology at 29 and went back to school. Fast forward a few years and I just finished a degree in electrical engineering and I'm applying for software jobs. Is it ever too late? Of course not. Is it easy? lol hell no. Do I regret making the switch? Definitely not. As for ageism... I can't really comment as far as job applications go, because no one would ever admit to rejecting you on that basis haha. But, I always felt very welcome among my peers and I literally 100% of the time I told anyone how old I was, they reacted with total surprise. So, from that I can conclude that no one really cares... and a good skin-care routine probably doesn't hurt...
I just met a guy at my university who told me he's 28(he started learning high school math at 24 and is now majoring in Math and computer science)and I swear he looks my age. My parents/grandparents have all been aging amazingly so hopefully that's how its gonna be for me😅
All your videos are great, but this is one I've needed more than once. I'm 32 and working on my BS in software development. Sometimes I think I'll never get a job after I graduate.
This is funny. I specifically DM'd you this VERY question about a year ago. You game me some advice and invited me to your discord channel. I just checked on it for the first time in a long time TODAY and this video just pops up. very syncronous!
I'd be curious if you looked into ageism against certain kinds of experience. It seemed all your examples were people with recent qualifications on their resume. Most of the stories I've heard are about folks who were at banks or legacy companies for decades and then got laid off.
thank you for this video! the same day that i gave my two week notice to quit my current role, i enrolled in a coding bootcamp! soooo i feel like you're speaking directly to me lol.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 34 and switching from IT Support for Development. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful to something that truly worries us, ppl during the switch. Btw is there any chance of a video of you talking to the awesome 80 years old lady? Elder talented people are so inspiring.
I’m 31 in Ontario, California, and did IT for about 5 years. I was not happy with that career, so I panicked. I recently started the Fullstack Academy bootcamp this past June 7. So far, I’ve learned the basics of HTML and CSS, loved it. Currently doing the JavaScript portion and its very challenging, but I enjoy doing this coding gig. Honestly, I think the web development journey is my calling
Ageism is everywhere, regardless of the profession. On the other hand, I have seen an accountant who is still working at the age of 76. I have been struggling to start learning to coding due to a lot of disappointment in my life and wrong advises that I have taken when I should have gone the other way. I have an elderly to take care at home and I cannot leave her at home all by herself. Becoming a freelancer is my upcoming goal but I still need to prepare for a side job as a guaranteed to support my daily expenses. By the way, the KFC founder haven't started his business until he was 65.
I'm 39 years old this year. I have worked in data center environment for more than 15 years. Now I set myself within a year I'm gonna learn and switch my career path into tech. I'm gonna be a Blockchain devs one day!
for medicing or sports i think there is such a thing as been too old to start and have a career, but not for programming especially because you just need to know 20% of the language/framework. Basically learning how to CRUD and then going from there...
can you please do a video for those interested in tech but don’t know what path to take? i am interested in tech however don’t you what exactly I want truth
I clicked on this video and paused it immediately to write this comment. I'm guessing this is going to be another feel good, "It's never too late" video that doesn't address much of reality. If I'm wrong, I'll come back and edit this comment.
dont go into tech if you dont have a growth mindset and not willing to learn. Tech is evolving at a rapid pace so you need to be in constant curiosity to learn in order to catch up with the latest technology, processes, etc.
I'm 18 and I feel like I am too late to start learning about software development😅. This video basically told me that there is no perfect time to start the only thing that is important is to give it your best.
I'm im in highschool rn and I don't wanna go into cs cuz I think it's gonna be over saturated by the time I get to uni. I just wanna learn programming and maybe switch into it the career later on. Any tips on learning right now or anyrhubg like that?
No field will ever be over saturated if you're competent enough. The moment you get into something just because you hear somewhere that it's gonna be next big thing within the next 10-20 years, it's no long true anymore. Don't try to find your love for something, it doesn't exist for some. Just pick something you don't hate, stick with it, commit fully, follow through, and you'll be ok.
@@Naruto-bp6hm lmao, I’m joking because even I think “damn, I all these kids in my class already know how to code!” Sometimes but realize that’s stupid
Nobody really cares about your age. That said, It's a lot of complex things to learn in tech and older people might not have the will, time, or patience to learn it.
Thank you for this video! I'm 42 years old, disabled and I just started a data analysis Boot Camp, hearing the stories gave me a lot more confidence to know that I can do this, and that this is the right thing for me. Thank you!
いつも素敵な動画ありがとうございます！とても刺激になる内容でした！ I learned coding by myself and changed my job from product manager to software engineer a few years ago. I was actually excited about pursuing what I want to do in my life but also feeling a bit fear at the time. People around me said to me that I should not try to do that because I had certain skills and position. Like she said in this interview, I just focused on hearing my honest voice in my mind and followed it. I bravely chose not to accept any advice from other people. Now I'm doing so well and appreciate my decision so much. Sorry it's just my experience but from my point of view, I think this video help lots of people and I wanted to watch this before my decision😂. Thanks for your great video, I always enjoy your contents and those made me today for sure. Appreciation from Japan!
I’m 41 and legally blind. I transitioned into tech from liberal arts 5 years ago. I now have a successful job as a Software Developer in Test, and I’m now trying to transition into Product. So yeah, it’s never too late.
Hello! I’m 18 years old just graduated high school. I’ve never coded in my life but I recently started finding interest in Cs! I’ll start community college this fall, and I wanted tips on what courses I should take advantage of as a Freshman, and what programs I could use in order to get that experience I need to learn more to make classes easier. Ps. I feel silly for feeling too old to get into cs. Everyone in the comments are really inspirational I wish everyone good luck in our successful journeys ahead.
I graduated with a degree in Information Systems in 2020. I’m still in my early 20s, but I couldn’t get a job without any experience. I’m getting my start in finance at a bank first. Hopefully I’ll be able to make the switch into the field I intended to start in. I’ve heard horror stories about tech companies not wanting people over 30. This was a great interview.
those are their stories, you write your own story. I would recommend learning skills within your job to leverage your skills towards what industry you want. 30 is young lol. And fyi, no one really knows how old you are, and it is illegal to 'openly' discriminate you based on age. Good luck.
@@KhaosAtom thank you ! I wanted to start in database administration since that’s what I mostly studied. I will be adding more projects to my portfolio so I’ll have something to show when I’m ready to transition.
I'm 57, and even after 32 years of software development/internet engineering experience, you need to learn new things to get hired (either as an employee or an independent professional) every day every week and every year. So long as you keep that learning habits and experiences active, your actual age won't be a big deal, although ageism remains strong in many societies (especially that in Japan).
I'm 28 years old and a doctor. Hate it. I want to move into software engineering or bioinformatics development and leave medicine behind. Today is the day I officially mark as starting my journey. It will be long and hard (especially since I won't quit my job just yet), so wish me luck everyone!
@@danainjax Would you mind telling me what you do now? I am 43 and I was a newspaper editor for a long time. But I wasn't content and media have a lot of troubles right now so I switched to IT too, a year ago. Right now I do a L2 support and I am part time analyst/web developer on the same project - they teach me. It is a great arrangement. I am really curious what is your job though. Are you a developer? Or something else? 😊
@@kikitauer sure! I work part time currently as a Customer Support Advisor while interviewing for my first post coding bootcamp developer role. I did an internship with the Collab Lab after bootcamp and am on the job hunt currently. Another interview at 4:30.
@@danainjax Omg so fingers crossed then! 🤞 Thank you for sharing that. But I am sure that you will get a job, this one or the other. And you were absolutely right, people usually don't care how old you are. I personally think it is really admirable to work on yourself the whole life.
I am 44 years old and I have been working as a frontend developer for about 3 years. My previous job was completely different; in fact, I didn't even know what HTML was. I emigrated from the country where I had lived all my life to start anew in another place. It hasn't been easy at all, and I had to make many sacrifices, but I'm succeeding.
An easy way to answer is. When you ARE YOUNG without experience there's no doors that open to you. The Older you get with more experience you have endless possibilities.
I remember watching this video last year and hoping to making this switch. Now I stumbled upon the same video again. I remember this video giving me a hope. Well, It has been almost a year since I started my job in tech industry after 5+ years in manufacturing industry. To Everybody who is still watching this video, I can say that yes it is definitely possible.
this video is pretty much i needed. kinda. ive been working in architectural building field for few years since graduated but still doesn't suit me till today. so i decided to join a UI/UX course for few months later and hoping the best for my job migration into fully UI/UX designer. thankyou, wish me luck~
That's like asking are you too old to live and be happy anyone would like try new things in life if they're are physically able to life is a journey not a destination.
I needed to hear this as well! 42 here and left a good paying job to start studying Computer Information Systems. It is very scary and I’m worried about ageism. It’s scary because of where I come from it’s a small province in Canada and getting a job here is all about who you know, for the most part. I’m hoping that the tech field will open up many windows of opportunities and I won’t be stuck trying to get a job in my province.
I am 47, and I love software engineering.. I started at 24 and left college at 27, got to work finally at 30. I was laid off at 38, and at 43 I left web for native mobile development. At 47 I am learning iOS after Android.
Really valuable. I switched to data analytics at 34. I was in sales before. It's not easy to get a break. But there are so many resources now. I grew up without internet.
I think the reason why we are even talking about this is the fact that tech industry as we all know it is pretty young. We've been on this web/mobile/digitalize everything trend only for the past 15(20 at max) years or so? Before that tech was a pretty niche job market for big corporations with big software(like SAP). So let's calculate, what if a person decided to study IT/tech at Uni back in the days(cause there were not so many resources back then)? He would go to University at 18 in 2001-2002(when software development really become a cool kid on the block after matrix release) - so now that person would be like 38... I've got into University in 2006, and i remember all of my school friends trying to force me to choose more lucrative and perspective careers, in law/med/economics. So, yea, even in 2005-2006 it wasn't a go to career choice for most of the people. With that said - i think the further down the timeline we go, the more 50/60/70 years developers we will get.
In Europe I read articles that there have been considerable lay-offs in some big tech companies (Coinbase, Tesla ....) recently in the USA. What's going on and is the short term outlook for tech bleak?
Im 33. Im mexican. Im a former civil engineer that is transitioning into data analysis. Im finishing a bootcamp and studying on my own. I wanna migrate to the USA. Do any people have suggestions?
Yes it's never to late Howard Packard begins after retirement from US military. Software is a set of instructions it's literally how good are you at instructing whether or not you're for it
I’m 21 I been studying the field of tech and different careers in it, and the more I learn the more questions I hve I still have no clue what do developers do in a job can someone explain or point me to a video
Your content is absolutely awesome! I've been following you for a long time. This video however touched my elders in a very moving, inspirational and motivational way. I myself am already pursuing a tech career, mainly in Cybersecurity and when I saw this, just now, I had shared it with my Uncle and Auntie and they both became alive once again! It's never too late!
I've got a spicy take that your video just helped me process.
So, I'm 40. 22 Years ago I entered college with a 4-yr scholarship ready to become a 'computer scientist'. For some reason I thought this would guide me into the wonderful world of making Playstation 2 games. I was wrong, VERY wrong. I couldn't cut it. I hated math. And switched majors [graduated with an Art degree but minored in Comp Sci & Entomology].
A lot of my friends called me a 'tech guy' because I was good with cameras and lenses. But I wasn't very good at videography or photography. I kinda looked back at college as a traumatic experience. A failure. I worked really crappy jobs and learned how folks with money treat folks with no money and are barely making it.
After working in a book store that turned into a warehouse for Amazon for about ... 13 years. I got laid off. Ended up getting temp work for a medtech logistics company. I was good on the phones, but I kept looking over the shoulders of the young data analysts and software engineers figuring out which apps they were using.
Then one day, they all quit. And my boss asked me to write simple queries to pull data every morning.
Then covid hit. And, for some reason, I felt inspired to learn as much as I can about coding languages because "the world is ending...why not?"
Now they're calling me a back-end dev/data scientist. I said all of that to say. It's never too late y'all. Life can really kick you in the teeth, but you gotta pick yourself up.
Thanks for sharing your journey! Inspiring
And that's what's wrong with the IT industry. There are many examples like you who were pushed to do some sort of IT related "tasks" and all of a sudden they get slapped with "data scientist" label! For small companies where there are only quick tasks that needed at some point, doing these sort of ad hoc work might make sense, since I don't suppose companies can afford a full time employee or hire others to do these kind of work (if they are smart, they will take a look at the whole information need holistically).
@@demonwaterdemonwater4993 I've since worked on four games and am an art & tech lead for an in development indie game. I've even done VO work for a few games. Love being a game dev, but that wasn't my initial path. And my passion is data science.
just out of curiosity, why did they all quit at once?
@@marnenotmarnie259 They technically didn't. One kinda setup the other [office politics]. But the long and short of it, is the senior DA told the subordinate it was okay to create their own server to create & pull reports from. The subordinate does that, pulls a report that was skewered in front of executives resulting in the subordinate's firing.
The senior DA sees this as an opportunity to ask for a raise [about a month later] since his tasks just doubled. He doesn't get the number he asks for and immediately bounced to a better opportunity.
I'm about to turn 43 and just graduated with my BA in Information systems in 2021. I came from a background in the medical field. I'm not ready to look for a job in my preferred field as a Data Analyst but I am steady learning and building a good portfolio for when I am ready. It is scary switching careers in your 40's but some people do get burnt out and need a change. I really enjoyed listening to Dana.
Im coming from a medical field too!
As a SELF-TAUGHT JavaScript developer, I started studying code in my 20s, but seriously at the age of 30.
I started with Html, css, and js ... then I decided to learn React - React Native and over time Tailwind and other stuff. Today I am 34 years old, and I can say that it is not easy, for me being a developer means solving problems and therefore improving things. It means, never stop learning, and if you insist, with commitment, you can reach incredible companies. Be wary of those who say that in a few months, you can learn languages and find a job, it's difficult, so it takes a long time ... Remember, it's a marathon.
Nice video, as always, Mayuko 😊
Can you mentor me? Please 🙏
Hope this inspires you. I quite my job at the age of 27 during the pandemic. After 1 year and a half of self study and bootcamp, I finally have a solo project to put on my resume and started applying jobs. After two months and 100 applications, 5 responded, interviewed with all 5 of them, I’m lucky to get 1 job offer at last. Persistence, patience, hard work and practice are the keys and maybe a little bit of luck. Don’t give up, everyone!!
Did you pay for a bootcamp?
@@liz4775 yes
can i ask, what resources did you use for self study?
38 no CS degree, no math background, no IT experience. Bootcamp + self study; got a junior devops job :) But yes it was NOT easy!
Hey there! Curious what boot camp did you go through and what did you find was critical in job placement?
Switched at 32 from project management and I have never been happier! Wish I had done it earlier 😃
You have no idea how much I needed this video. I'm 28, I've been in tech for a while but never really been in software engineering. Today will be the first time I'll have a job interview in software engineering. Wish me luck. 😅
Good luck 🙌
Best of luck!
Good luck
good luck!
Thank you all guys!
Love it, thank you for the video. I actually learned some very basic coding at 21 while doing an art degree. I quit because of health reasons. I am now studying digital media design and 41 years old. I love coding and it really makes me feel happy. And there are a million things you can do with it. Sometimes it can get daunting, but watching your videos help.
38 year old here, had years of experience in teaching and retail. And in 2021, I got more interested in tech, particularly data analytics. Because I don't want to have another public facing job again (it's a struggle if you are introverted) and I want to use my brain more in thinking and problem solving so I wanted to enter tech. Quit my job and currently honing myself in SQL and R. Hopefully, I would be able to land a job in tech soon.
Thank you for this video. I am actually feeling a bit down today because I have been applying jobs and got rejected so many times. I am still trying. This video gave me a bit of an uplift for today, so thank you.
Hi cris, hey, what about learning python and libraries and resources that go with it? If you get passionable about it with r and python you're going to be hirable for way more jobs and your range and resilience will improve a lot! Is this of any use to you? Cheers from sunny Brazil!
I second what he said, Python is better than R for job prospects.
same here! i've acquired a few years of exp in client facing/servicing under my belt but deep down inside i know it's not my true calling, dealing with the whims and caprices of people as an introvert. currently pondering the switch to some career that has less to do with humans, and tech seems to fit the bill. really wish you all the best for the journey ahead! it's gonna be tough contending with all the bright kids just fresh out of college, but still worth a shot. efforts and hard work can translate to success irrespective of age.
Thanks for the replies. I actually decided to take on Python and keep R on the side for the meantime. All the best everyone!
Hi, thank you for your comments, I am also a teacher trying to switch to tech, specifically data analyst. Thank you
Why am I so teary-eyed watching this? This video is so on point with my life! I am currently an International Student in Canada taking up a two-year Post Grad in Mobile Application Design & Development, and this is a career transition for me after working as an Administrative Assistant for 14 years. I've learned to create mobile apps on ios, android, and as well as web. Now we're doing a hybrid using react-native. It's soooo super hard to a point that I doubt if I could ever be qualified in this industry. But ironically, I love it! I just know that after my studies I need more time and dedication into practicing and making this career a reality for me.
Mayuko-san, thank you for creating this video. I think this is good for everyone who wants to try new things in a new role regardless of the type of industry they want to get into. I particularly liked your comment about "you are coming in with a lot of great skills... it's just a matter of translating those intangible skills into are relevant for the job". You are right, these skills are underrated and hard to describe in your resume but really important interpersonal skills you need to work with different people. I am 50 years old, I quit my tech/pm job after working for 20 years... I am now in the phase of experimenting with different jobs for my career over the next 10 years and trying to do multiple part-time jobs of different types.
24 and re-entering college as a computer science sophomore
26 and doing the same! Best of luck to you :)
@@hey_lo same to you bro 🙏🏾
I think the hardest part is about compensation where, at later life stages, you will earn much more than average developers would earn, thus, you will become “too expensive” in comparison to other new grads or other developers in the field. I am 44, and I have been in and out of tech careers, where I realize that there are always ceilings to how much tech devs would earn. Learning and spending efforts to come back to tech careers, IMAO is not too hard at whatever ages as long as you are determined, and really dedicate your time into making it happens.
Hi mayuko, thanks so much for the video. I’m at my 30, 4th phd student in a non-CS major and trying to get a sde job after graduation. This video is really inspiring!
I'm really glad that I found your channel. I really need this. I just got laid off. I've been unemployed for about 6 months now and I felt so behind with friend here. I'm 27 and I'm a graduate from agriculture major. I'm trying to learn korean language and programming now. I hope this would worth it for me. Don't give up everyone!
Great video. I’m 50 (at the end of the month) and this is exactly what I was wondering about. Thanks!
I am disabled, 44 years old, and have low vision. Computers are the only means of socializing available to me and as such working in tech seems impossible. Hence why I watch Mayuko's videos.
Currently studying on my own to switch into a programming career at 38. The great thing about tech careers is how not physical they are which extends the window for anyone trying to get migrate into them at a later age. Also how you have multiple routes of gaining experience, you're not forced into a 2-4 year degree which can put all kinds of stress trying to do that while already having a established life. The road to landing your first job is just as hard for you as it would be for a younger person.
Dana is an absolute legend
BIG SMILE. Thanks for the compliment and great to "meet" you vulpixelful
Love Dana too! Both are great!
I quit my still very nascent career in geology at 29 and went back to school. Fast forward a few years and I just finished a degree in electrical engineering and I'm applying for software jobs. Is it ever too late? Of course not. Is it easy? lol hell no. Do I regret making the switch? Definitely not.
As for ageism... I can't really comment as far as job applications go, because no one would ever admit to rejecting you on that basis haha. But, I always felt very welcome among my peers and I literally 100% of the time I told anyone how old I was, they reacted with total surprise. So, from that I can conclude that no one really cares... and a good skin-care routine probably doesn't hurt...
I just met a guy at my university who told me he's 28(he started learning high school math at 24 and is now majoring in Math and computer science)and I swear he looks my age. My parents/grandparents have all been aging amazingly so hopefully that's how its gonna be for me😅
All your videos are great, but this is one I've needed more than once. I'm 32 and working on my BS in software development. Sometimes I think I'll never get a job after I graduate.
This is funny. I specifically DM'd you this VERY question about a year ago. You game me some advice and invited me to your discord channel. I just checked on it for the first time in a long time TODAY and this video just pops up. very syncronous!
I'd be curious if you looked into ageism against certain kinds of experience. It seemed all your examples were people with recent qualifications on their resume. Most of the stories I've heard are about folks who were at banks or legacy companies for decades and then got laid off.
Great interviews - love Dana's approach to learning also.
Hi Sam! Thanks so much. Every day is a new one to learn something new!
thank you for this video! the same day that i gave my two week notice to quit my current role, i enrolled in a coding bootcamp! soooo i feel like you're speaking directly to me lol.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 34 and switching from IT Support for Development. Thank you so much for being so thoughtful to something that truly worries us, ppl during the switch. Btw is there any chance of a video of you talking to the awesome 80 years old lady? Elder talented people are so inspiring.
I’m 31 in Ontario, California, and did IT for about 5 years. I was not happy with that career, so I panicked. I recently started the Fullstack Academy bootcamp this past June 7. So far, I’ve learned the basics of HTML and CSS, loved it. Currently doing the JavaScript portion and its very challenging, but I enjoy doing this coding gig. Honestly, I think the web development journey is my calling
Way to go, Dan! 👍
I needed this today, Thanks for this video!
i love this so so much!! 🧡
you guys are so inspiring, thank you so much! 🙏🏼🥰
Ageism is everywhere, regardless of the profession.
On the other hand, I have seen an accountant who is still working at the age of 76.
I have been struggling to start learning to coding due to a lot of disappointment in my life and wrong advises that I have taken when I should have gone the other way.
I have an elderly to take care at home and I cannot leave her at home all by herself.
Becoming a freelancer is my upcoming goal but I still need to prepare for a side job as a guaranteed to support my daily expenses.
By the way, the KFC founder haven't started his business until he was 65.
Thanks for this video! I really needed to see this!
Thanks for making this video! I’m trying to make the switch this year. 💪🏻😄
I'm 39 years old this year. I have worked in data center environment for more than 15 years. Now I set myself within a year I'm gonna learn and switch my career path into tech. I'm gonna be a Blockchain devs one day!
Thank you so much it is very valuable... I needed to watch this.
It's never to late to fullfill your dreams....
Let's be honest, many companies use age as one of the first filters. Common practice in the HR world?
48 here, started my career in 1999... still going strong 😀
for medicing or sports i think there is such a thing as been too old to start and have a career, but not for programming especially because you just need to know 20% of the language/framework. Basically learning how to CRUD and then going from there...
Basically yes and no. Depends on the company and your background. Do what you can to get the job!
Yes I am.
nice vid, apart from this can u share your haircare routine, they look so pristine
can you please do a video for those interested in tech but don’t know what path to take? i am interested in tech however don’t you what exactly I want truth
Awesome! , Motivational!!
I clicked on this video and paused it immediately to write this comment. I'm guessing this is going to be another feel good, "It's never too late" video that doesn't address much of reality. If I'm wrong, I'll come back and edit this comment.
dont go into tech if you dont have a growth mindset and not willing to learn.
Tech is evolving at a rapid pace so you need to be in constant curiosity to learn in order to catch up with the latest technology, processes, etc.
Is it really possible to change career to tech or is the video about selling sponsors? Please give some genuine advice...
Please formation answer my application. Even with a negative answer.
Hi Blenda! Sorry we haven't responded to you, looking into this now!
Good job
never been so early!
I saw two views!!😂😂😂
I'm 18 and I feel like I am too late to start learning about software development😅. This video basically told me that there is no perfect time to start the only thing that is important is to give it your best.
like your shirt
Thanks!
I'm im in highschool rn and I don't wanna go into cs cuz I think it's gonna be over saturated by the time I get to uni. I just wanna learn programming and maybe switch into it the career later on. Any tips on learning right now or anyrhubg like that?
No field will ever be over saturated if you're competent enough. The moment you get into something just because you hear somewhere that it's gonna be next big thing within the next 10-20 years, it's no long true anymore. Don't try to find your love for something, it doesn't exist for some. Just pick something you don't hate, stick with it, commit fully, follow through, and you'll be ok.
As an 18 year old college freshman I fear it’s too late for me, perhaps if I was born into a coding boot camp I would have a shot.
Are you kidding me? 18 years old right out of high school is too late? Dude wtf
@@Naruto-bp6hm lmao, I’m joking because even I think “damn, I all these kids in my class already know how to code!” Sometimes but realize that’s stupid
@@micahbrinson7950 its hard to detect sarcasm overthe internet sometimes
@@Naruto-bp6hm yeah lmao
@@micahbrinson7950 it takes 4 weeks to learn how to code. If you start now, you'll be 18 year old and 4 weeks :)) I started when I was 31
"too late if you want to make a lot of money"
*spits coffee*
elaborate
what this woman is saying is very depresing.
Nobody really cares about your age. That said, It's a lot of complex things to learn in tech and older people might not have the will, time, or patience to learn it.
Thank you for this video! I'm 42 years old, disabled and I just started a data analysis Boot Camp, hearing the stories gave me a lot more confidence to know that I can do this, and that this is the right thing for me. Thank you!
That's is great man. Wishing you all the best.
@@khaingmye7353 thank you!
You can do it! Wish you all the best on your way, keep us posted!
いつも素敵な動画ありがとうございます！とても刺激になる内容でした！
I learned coding by myself and changed my job from product manager to software engineer a few years ago.
I was actually excited about pursuing what I want to do in my life but also feeling a bit fear at the time.
People around me said to me that I should not try to do that because I had certain skills and position.
Like she said in this interview, I just focused on hearing my honest voice in my mind and followed it.
I bravely chose not to accept any advice from other people. Now I'm doing so well and appreciate my decision so much.
Sorry it's just my experience but from my point of view, I think this video help lots of people and I wanted to watch this before my decision😂.
Thanks for your great video, I always enjoy your contents and those made me today for sure. Appreciation from Japan!
I’m 41 and legally blind. I transitioned into tech from liberal arts 5 years ago. I now have a successful job as a Software Developer in Test, and I’m now trying to transition into Product. So yeah, it’s never too late.
Yo thank you for this!! I’m 31 and I’ve been applying for a ux design job for the past year and still no luck. This really assured me to keep trying.
keep persisting. I've been studying coding for 4 years and I still haven't finished my com sci degree. yet, I have no intention of stopping.
Hello! I’m 18 years old just graduated high school. I’ve never coded in my life but I recently started finding interest in Cs! I’ll start community college this fall, and I wanted tips on what courses I should take advantage of as a Freshman, and what programs I could use in order to get that experience I need to learn more to make classes easier.
Ps.
I feel silly for feeling too old to get into cs. Everyone in the comments are really inspirational I wish everyone good luck in our successful journeys ahead.
bruh ur only 18 dont feel too old there are like 30 year olds who are just getting into coding we are still really young (im 18 aswell).
Dana is amazing and I'm so glad I got the privilege to work with her! So happy you got her on to share her story~
I graduated with a degree in Information Systems in 2020. I’m still in my early 20s, but I couldn’t get a job without any experience. I’m getting my start in finance at a bank first. Hopefully I’ll be able to make the switch into the field I intended to start in. I’ve heard horror stories about tech companies not wanting people over 30. This was a great interview.
don't stop pursuing your dream man.
those are their stories, you write your own story. I would recommend learning skills within your job to leverage your skills towards what industry you want. 30 is young lol. And fyi, no one really knows how old you are, and it is illegal to 'openly' discriminate you based on age. Good luck.
@@KhaosAtom thank you ! I wanted to start in database administration since that’s what I mostly studied. I will be adding more projects to my portfolio so I’ll have something to show when I’m ready to transition.
I'm 57, and even after 32 years of software development/internet engineering experience, you need to learn new things to get hired (either as an employee or an independent professional) every day every week and every year. So long as you keep that learning habits and experiences active, your actual age won't be a big deal, although ageism remains strong in many societies (especially that in Japan).
learning never stops for programmers. sorry to hear about ageism. keep striving. Mr. Rikitake.
yeah,we all know Eastern Asia sucks, especially to women’ age!
@UClCL-_av6VzH7WoTEhiyNQw I think it depends on the hiring budget.
Formation is on every video goddamn…. A lot of marketing on these videos now
I'm 28 years old and a doctor. Hate it. I want to move into software engineering or bioinformatics development and leave medicine behind. Today is the day I officially mark as starting my journey. It will be long and hard (especially since I won't quit my job just yet), so wish me luck everyone!
Interesting! Electronic engineer here thinking on study medicine. Why did you choose this major?
I really admire Dana. What a queen! 🤩
thanks so much, Kiki. This was a great conversation with Mayuko and nice to meet you!
@@danainjax Would you mind telling me what you do now? I am 43 and I was a newspaper editor for a long time. But I wasn't content and media have a lot of troubles right now so I switched to IT too, a year ago. Right now I do a L2 support and I am part time analyst/web developer on the same project - they teach me. It is a great arrangement. I am really curious what is your job though. Are you a developer? Or something else? 😊
@@kikitauer sure! I work part time currently as a Customer Support Advisor while interviewing for my first post coding bootcamp developer role. I did an internship with the Collab Lab after bootcamp and am on the job hunt currently. Another interview at 4:30.
@@danainjax Omg so fingers crossed then! 🤞 Thank you for sharing that. But I am sure that you will get a job, this one or the other. And you were absolutely right, people usually don't care how old you are. I personally think it is really admirable to work on yourself the whole life.
Never too old, but yes, your journey will be super hard if you started at 40.
Why will my journey be here if I’m starting at 40?
I am 44 years old and I have been working as a frontend developer for about 3 years. My previous job was completely different; in fact, I didn't even know what HTML was. I emigrated from the country where I had lived all my life to start anew in another place. It hasn't been easy at all, and I had to make many sacrifices, but I'm succeeding.
An easy way to answer is.
When you ARE YOUNG without experience there's no doors that open to you.
The Older you get with more experience you have endless possibilities.
I remember watching this video last year and hoping to making this switch. Now I stumbled upon the same video again. I remember this video giving me a hope. Well, It has been almost a year since I started my job in tech industry after 5+ years in manufacturing industry. To Everybody who is still watching this video, I can say that yes it is definitely possible.
this video is pretty much i needed. kinda.
ive been working in architectural building field for few years since graduated but still doesn't suit me till today.
so i decided to join a UI/UX course for few months later and hoping the best for my job migration into fully UI/UX designer.
thankyou, wish me luck~
That's like asking are you too old to live and be happy anyone would like try new things in life if they're are physically able to life is a journey not a destination.
Wheres my "MUKO" merch? 😤
I guess the biggest hurdle for anyone doing a career switch of any sort is that you'll have to start all over again at the bottom, or so I believe.
41 here .. we still we do programming.
im 98 and i cant shit by myself, gonna start learning that node js....
:)
Thank you very much for this video...
I needed to hear this as well! 42 here and left a good paying job to start studying Computer Information Systems. It is very scary and I’m worried about ageism. It’s scary because of where I come from it’s a small province in Canada and getting a job here is all about who you know, for the most part. I’m hoping that the tech field will open up many windows of opportunities and I won’t be stuck trying to get a job in my province.
You're never to old. The problem is people. Hiring managers will discriminate against you because you're old.
top. thx.
I am 47, and I love software engineering.. I started at 24 and left college at 27, got to work finally at 30. I was laid off at 38, and at 43 I left web for native mobile development. At 47 I am learning iOS after Android.
Really valuable. I switched to data analytics at 34. I was in sales before. It's not easy to get a break. But there are so many resources now. I grew up without internet.
I think the reason why we are even talking about this is the fact that tech industry as we all know it is pretty young. We've been on this web/mobile/digitalize everything trend only for the past 15(20 at max) years or so? Before that tech was a pretty niche job market for big corporations with big software(like SAP). So let's calculate, what if a person decided to study IT/tech at Uni back in the days(cause there were not so many resources back then)? He would go to University at 18 in 2001-2002(when software development really become a cool kid on the block after matrix release) - so now that person would be like 38...
I've got into University in 2006, and i remember all of my school friends trying to force me to choose more lucrative and perspective careers, in law/med/economics. So, yea, even in 2005-2006 it wasn't a go to career choice for most of the people.
With that said - i think the further down the timeline we go, the more 50/60/70 years developers we will get.
In Europe I read articles that there have been considerable lay-offs in some big tech companies (Coinbase, Tesla ....) recently in the USA. What's going on and is the short term outlook for tech bleak?
should you become a content creator?? next video topic
thank you Mrs, YOU ARE AMAZING
Im 33. Im mexican. Im a former civil engineer that is transitioning into data analysis. Im finishing a bootcamp and studying on my own. I wanna migrate to the USA. Do any people have suggestions?
Yes it's never to late Howard Packard begins after retirement from US military. Software is a set of instructions it's literally how good are you at instructing whether or not you're for it
Next question should be is it too late to get off from a tech career
I’m 21 I been studying the field of tech and different careers in it, and the more I learn the more questions I hve I still have no clue what do developers do in a job can someone explain or point me to a video
I am 37 years old, and just finished my computer science degree last week...
had been an accountant for 5 years. recently graduated with cs master degree at 32 and just started as entry swe 2 months ago
How does someone start as a tech recruiter (switching from a completely unrelated field)?
They didn’t tell how they become developer?
Bootcamp or any other way?
Honestly I'm 26 and I feel old in tech
Old? Most people don't graduate college until age 22. How could 26 be old in tech?
Feel the same
Your content is absolutely awesome! I've been following you for a long time. This video however touched my elders in a very moving, inspirational and motivational way. I myself am already pursuing a tech career, mainly in Cybersecurity and when I saw this, just now, I had shared it with my Uncle and Auntie and they both became alive once again! It's never too late!
Thanks, needed this motivation ahahah. Even tho I'm not even old old
More like I’m too slow to get into the nitty-gritty of tech.