t0ph3rino

IMHO it’s passion that employers are interested in. If you can show a genuine passion for programming you will become very employable. Naturally, you still need to be able to code but that can be learnt/taught; passion on the other hand, cannot.

Things change as you get older. I’m 47 now and just don’t have the same energy for it as before. This becomes evident to employers at interview and during employment. I have a wealth of experience, but I’ve lost drive and ambition.

Yeah…meanwhile, IRL, the technology I learnt 6 months ago has already been superseded!

First rule of old club…ah, who gives a shit

I think the instant gratification of modern technology teaches the brain to flit from thing to thing. It’s a bit like heavily processed foods - they just get burned up quickly by the body without providing any nourishment. I think you need to find some complex carbs (metaphorically speaking of course).

Are you talking to me or replying to OP?