Rightly or wrongly, the impression people get from a a 40+ programmer is that it is odd for him to still be doing this job and subconsciously he comes across as unsuccessful because he hasn't 'moved up the ladder'. I think this is the major impediment career wise for the older crowd.
It is like being overqualified for a job: You have all the skills needed yet your motivation and personality is questioned.
I realize that good companies recognize talent, and that überhackers with brand name projects behind them will always be in demand, but sadly the world is made up of different realities.
It is like being overqualified for a job: You have all the skills needed yet your motivation and personality is questioned.
I realize that good companies recognize talent, and that überhackers with brand name projects behind them will always be in demand, but sadly the world is made up of different realities.