How to be Old in Tech
summary
Argues that tech labels anyone older than 41 is old, cites surveys (about 82% of workers are 40 or under, nearly half 46% 35 and under, and a coming one‑third over 50), and gives concrete tactics: learn practical skills (HTML, ASP, PHP, React), build real projects (a Medicaid management system, bespoke CMS, e‑commerce), meet people via meetups and Women Who Code, and take chances—evidence includes getting hired despite lacking stated language experience and refusing whiteboard interviews.
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chapters (23)
- 0:00Intro
- 1:00Ageism in Tech
- 2:20NonLinear Career Path
- 5:00How to Get 1000 Jobs
- 6:48Learn and Learn
- 9:28Meet People
- 12:40Networking
- 14:02Women Who Code
- 15:16Take Chances
- 18:04Keep Doing This
- 19:09Questions
- 19:26Brunch
- 22:03Degrees
- 23:07Underpay
- 26:17Lack of progress
- 29:20Too long
- 30:39Using assistive verbs
- 33:16Always be interviewing
- 36:12What should I be learning
- 37:57Dont surround yourself with naysayers
- 40:15Be known quantity
- 41:57LinkedIn tips
- 45:00omnibus question
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