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Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Kylead: 3:30pm On Sep 11, 2022
Hi Everyone,
In the IT and software industry. Do you think a person is too old to become a software engineer beyond the age of 40?
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Creamypie(m): 3:32pm On Sep 11, 2022
Kylead:
Hi Everyone,
In the IT and software industry. Do you think a person is too old to become a software engineer beyond the age of 40?

same question as is 40 yrs too person too old to be alive? Wish Kain kweshion come be this wan again nah!
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Sixfiguresmart(m): 3:35pm On Sep 11, 2022
No bro
go for it

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Hezzyluv: 3:37pm On Sep 11, 2022
I know of a woman 50yrs going to medical school.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by tensazangetsu20(m): 3:44pm On Sep 11, 2022
Na its not but I won't lie you would have to work really hard to catch up especially if you have family responsibilities. A six month course might take you two to three years to finish.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Kylead: 3:47pm On Sep 11, 2022
Creamypie:
same question as is 40 yrs too person too old to be alive? Wish Kain kweshion come be this wan again nah!

You should understand that at some point in life, people tend to switch career paths.
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Ay04z(m): 3:52pm On Sep 11, 2022
If ur family soft.... Like having a good wife or if u no get at all.. And no financial issues.... Go for it... Beause u gat to be focus... And in all it depends on how fast u learn.... Good luck...

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by okosodo: 3:53pm On Sep 11, 2022
I am 41, learning it for the first time and I am enjoying it

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by fman(m): 3:56pm On Sep 11, 2022
Kylead:
Hi Everyone,
In the IT and software industry. Do you think a person is too old to become a software engineer beyond the age of 40?

Hence if the brains are alive and active...
There is no limit to that which can be accomplished.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by fman(m): 3:56pm On Sep 11, 2022
okosodo:
I am 41, learning it for the first time and I am enjoying it
Welcome on board.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Kylead: 3:56pm On Sep 11, 2022
Ay04z:
If ur family soft.... Like having a good wife or if u no get at all.. And no financial issues.... Go for it... Beause u gat to be focus... And in all it depends on how fast u learn.... Good luck...


Yeah, very true. There are few things to consider in the process, but it'll be worth it in the end.
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Kylead: 3:58pm On Sep 11, 2022
fman:

Welcome on board.

grin grin grin
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by fman(m): 4:02pm On Sep 11, 2022
okosodo:
I am 41, learning it for the first time and I am enjoying it
Hope u r coping well.
And what area are you proficient in ?

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Kylead: 4:04pm On Sep 11, 2022
tensazangetsu20:
Na its not but I won't lie you would have to work really hard to catch up especially if you have family responsibilities. A six month course might take you two to three years to finish.

True though. Been deeply focused on the front-end and backend development for some months now. It's been so much fun. The drive is very much alive.
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by UyaiIncomparabl(f): 4:09pm On Sep 11, 2022
Age should not be a barrier to acquiring skills and moving on to another phase of your life.

Although I think that Software Engineering is immersive and very tasking, so you may lag a bit and learn slower than the younger version of you (that is, someone who's still youthful and have no pressing responsibilities). There are exceptions, but these exceptions shouldn't deter you from achieving what you want. All the best.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Kylead: 4:15pm On Sep 11, 2022
okosodo:
I am 41, learning it for the first time and I am enjoying it

That's great! Well done.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by tensazangetsu20(m): 4:16pm On Sep 11, 2022
Kylead:


True though. Been deeply focused on the front-end and backend development for some months now. It's been so much fun. The drive is very much alive.

It's doable with a supportive spouse but if one is the sole provider it's not gonna be easy.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Fourpockets: 6:41pm On Sep 11, 2022
Kylead:
Hi Everyone,
In the IT and software industry. Do you think a person is too old to become a software engineer beyond the age of 40?

Honestly no

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by okosodo: 7:32pm On Sep 11, 2022
fman:

Hope u r coping well.
And what area are you proficient in ?
JavaScript and nodejs
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by fman(m): 7:36pm On Sep 11, 2022
okosodo:
JavaScript and nodejs
ok.
PHP and dart here

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Roycemadeit(m): 8:08pm On Sep 11, 2022
Kylead:


That's great! Well done.

Please do recommend any schools where one can learn this here in Lagos
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Xinjin: 10:09pm On Sep 11, 2022
The same way you would ask, is 40 years old too old to become a Medical Doctor? or is 40 year old too old to become a footballer? well if you have the mental capability, fitness among others why not? it's not same question as 40 years too old to live? has some one said up. as any one can die at any age.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by LikeAking: 11:10pm On Sep 11, 2022
Kylead:
Hi Everyone,
In the IT and software industry. Do you think a person is too old to become a software engineer beyond the age of 40?

Too old.

Don't even try learning IT if u are above 29.

No try am
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by LikeAking: 11:11pm On Sep 11, 2022
okosodo:
I am 41, learning it for the first time and I am enjoying it


No try am.
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by UyaiIncomparabl(f): 11:25pm On Sep 11, 2022
LikeAking:

Too old.

Don't even try learning IT if u are above 29.

No try am

Lol. This guy, I have been observing you for some time now, and it's that I think that you are a very pessimistic person. Not like it's a bad thing, but can you try not to project your pessimism onto other people?

Right here, I don't know if you are being sarcastic or just trying to be funny.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Greatchidozie(m): 11:27pm On Sep 11, 2022
Kylead:
Hi Everyone,
In the IT and software industry. Do you think a person is too old to become a software engineer beyond the age of 40?


Simple answer is No. You can start at anytime bro.

Give it your best and you'll learn it.

No time is too late.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by LikeAking: 11:27pm On Sep 11, 2022
UyaiIncomparabl:


Lol. This guy, I have been observing you for some time now, and it's that you are a very pessimistic person. Not like it's a bad thing, but can you try not to project your pessimism onto other people?

Right here, I don't know if you are being sarcastic or just trying to be funny.

Na Cruise.

I do it all d time wen questions like this arise.
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by UyaiIncomparabl(f): 11:29pm On Sep 11, 2022
LikeAking:


Na Cruise.

I do it all d time wen questions like this arise.


Alright. Lol.

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Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Kylead: 1:22am On Sep 12, 2022
LikeAking:

Too old.

Don't even try learning IT if u are above 29.

No try am

You need to dey calm down some times.
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Nobody: 4:02am On Sep 12, 2022
Too old.

By now you should focus on taking goood care of your Bald head.


Leave coding for youth.


Your time has passed
Re: Is Age 40 Too Old To Become A Software Engineer? by Acidosis(m): 6:27am On Sep 12, 2022
It depends on your motive.
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