When we talk about the impact of programmer age on employment, the reality is far more complicated than the phrase "youth rice". Age does play a role in career choice, but it doesn't mean that programmers lose their market value after the age of 35. This point of view is more of a joke by the programmers themselves and propaganda that caters to the taste of the masses.
Compared with recent graduates, we veteran programmers may face some challenges, but our veteran programmers also have technical advantages and have accumulated more experience. When it comes to the operation and maintenance of applications, experience and the ability to deal with problems are particularly important. This is where the old programmers come in, and we shouldn't be stuck in self-doubt and silence. You can't always be more and more inferior, and the more precipitated, the more arrogant you are.
The "youth rice" of programmers refers to the rapid increase in personal salary in the early stages of their careers. As experience accumulates and the level of skill increases, from junior to intermediate, to senior and senior, the salary level of the individual will increase accordingly. This pyramid structure means that there are relatively few positions above the senior level. If the position of junior programmer in a company is 25%, the intermediate level is about 60%, and then about 10% is senior, and the senior position accounts for 5%.
If you look at it this way, it will be clear that if the old programmer loses his job, it will be difficult to find the same senior position. If you want to find a senior position that is a little better than the original, it is even more difficult. But it doesn't mean that the old programmers will be eliminated, most of the old programmers will not be eliminated, they will just wither. If we are willing to downgrade, there are still more opportunities for backward compatibility than others. But who went up and didn't complain!?
Can we still pursue technological advancements to improve fault tolerance for age-induced employment pressures?In my opinion, after the age of 30, you shouldn't spend as much time pursuing technology as you did in the past. At this stage, our technical foundation is usually solid, and we have experienced at least six or seven years of accumulation and practice. If the skills were not enough, they would have been defeated by the "mobs" a long time ago. At this point, our biggest disadvantage is not technology, but energy. Just like rowing on a boat, what we need more at this stage is not to exercise physical strength, but to improve management ability and avoid falling into the dilemma of "old man's weakness".
Perhaps not everyone is suitable or has the opportunity to work in management. Then, we can step out of our comfort zone and dabble in other areas of knowledge, rather than digging into technology. Not to mention anything else, as far as my personal feeling is concerned, when I just graduated, I worked overtime until 10:12 or even overnight every day, and I could play again after a half-day break the next day. Now, high-intensity hitting ** can not exceed 4 hours, if it exceeds 4 hours, the thinking is not so clear, and the reaction is slow. It's not much good to dig into the technology for this energetic problem. It's better to think of other ways to break the circle. If you can't think of a way to break the circle, it's good to learn some philosophy, at least you can live with peace of mind, and you won't be so anxious and impetuous.
The most important thing is to remain positive and optimistic no matter what challenges we face. Age may bring some stress, but we must not let that pressure control us. We can still be passionate and curious about technology, but after the age of 30, we may no longer need to devote ourselves to it as much as we used to. We have more options to explore management, dabble in other areas, or find new joys in life. In this process, it is crucial to maintain a good attitude and face life's challenges and difficulties positively, so that you can truly live the life you want.