I am 32. I got my BS in Computer Science at the end of 2018. I was 25 then.Is it too late for me to get a job in software development? At one point in the gap I worked at a convenience store for 2 years. There were 3 other jobs I lasted about a month at, and I would not put those on my CV. I recently got put on Social Security because schizo. The medication takes away my drive for coding, I mostly had that drive with ADD medication, which the psychiatrist won't let me have because too much dopamine can cause schizo symptoms.
lots of japs like you end up making hentai games as a form of income. start doing that if you really can code.
>>34455075How much of what you were taught 8 years ago is obsolete?
>>34455075You need to build a portfolio. Code a bunch of programs and apply to jobs. If you live in a city, try looking for government jobs. They pay less, but you got job security and the benefits make up for it. Also check with your city for any job placement programs.
>>34455075>medication takes away my drive for codingPerhaps you are not really schiz, and have some mild condition. You can try wean off the meds.But your psy could be right you should not use ADD if it fucked you in the past.In short, if you have not psychosis, you should not use antipsychotics.Good luck.
>>34455075>Is it too late for me to get a job in software development?Unironically yes, OP. The job market for entry level dev jobs literally imploded over the last year. Don't try to get in now. Maybe leverage your degree in some tech adjacent jobs (tech writing, system admin., etc.), but you need to have at least some experiences (even if it's only for home or hobby projects).Best of luck OP.
In Asia, 35 is considered too old because of the stereotype of being difficult to work with and struggling to keep up with new tech.In the U.S, 32 isn't too old to start. However, you might still experience some ageism depending on the company. You might have better odds at smaller companies or universities instead of FANNG. If it makes you feel any better, I have a 47-year-old friend working in the IT department of an ivy league university. I knew a guy around 50 working the IT department back at my old job at an electronics manufacturing plant.
