Are You Too OLD To Break Into Tech?

Hi friends! In this video, I am sharing with you my thoughts on when is "too old" to break into tech? I wanted to share in this video tips that I would do if I was to break into the industry at my current age (which I share with you in the video :D). This video is meant to help anyone who is feeling lost or a sense of questioning if getting into tech is right for them. Leave in the comments any questions you have, I always answer every question!
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// My Story
I am currently a software developer who once modeled and thought I wanted to pursue a career in the fashion industry. While I was modeling in Hong Kong, I eventually felt the desire to further my education. I decided to depart the modeling world and move back to Canada, knowing that could be the end of my modeling opportunities. I attended Ryerson University for GCM (Graphic Communications Management), as I thought I might still work in the fashion industry in another capacity. It was in my last year of university, I was introduced to a very basic coding course. I instantly fell in love. From there I knew I wanted to pursue software development but didn't have a clue where to start. I didn't want to go back to university as I just completed a four-year degree. I decided to enroll in a 10-week intensive coding Bootcamp. From there I started working at a small startup learning and growing my technical and soft skills. I then transitioned to a larger company where I am a software developer and technical consultant today.
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[@TiffInTech]

Leave in the comments any questions you have, I always answer every question!

[@RonPaulgirls]

MORONS LIKE ZUCKERBERG, THE GOOGLE RATS, GATES, JOBS, ETC STARTED DOING SIMPLE STUFF AND THE WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY SWEPT THEM AWAY, NEVER THE LESS THEY WERE ALL LAME AS HELL..........MANY PEOPLE DID BIG THINGS IN LATER YEARS LIKE GOODENOUGH AT 70, WHO DEVELOPED LITHIUM BATTERIES, WHICH CHANGES EVERYTHING, SAM WALTON AT 70 WITH WALMART ETC., NOT TO MENTION TRUMP WHO IS STILL WORKING TO HELP FIX MANY OF THE MESSES THAT MANY OF THESE CLUELESS CHILDREN CONTRIBUTED TO............ANYWAY, WHO CARES, YOU'RE ALWAY NICE

[@fireandforte]

Love this Tiff! Can women transfer skills into tech and if so in what roles? Representing the over 40’s 🙌🔥

[@patrickwimsatt7492]

NEVER too old. I'm 62 and still learning web development stuff every day. I was 60 when I started after 15 years of doing databases. SO, I have every intent of going until I'm 70, health willing of course.

[@erib156]

❤❤❤

[@OttoNommik]

yay! good luck and love you!

[@Bercilakdehautdesert-yt1gd]

62 and working as a freelance tester in the UK. Over 30 years of doing this I've had very few significant breaks (3 months max). I don't put my age on my CV, and I work with much younger people all the time which helps me connect at interview time. I can build trust in 30 seconds. Us wrinkly old folks have loads of knowledge to share.

[@hernanassali9026]

I'm 33 and coming from 10 years of Support roles, trying to get more into DevOps (Python scripting, IAAS, Cloud) - It feels like I need this video haha. Thank you! Great content :) . BTW , I think 30s are the best age! :D

[@TiffInTech]

thank you!! Thanks for sharing - and yup I think 30s are going to be awesome :D thanks for your comment!

[@henryd4331]

I am 47 and thinking of training to move into tech. I fear bias about my age from recruiters and ‘younger’ tech teams. But I am undeterred and I want this. It’s a great field to work in with so many possibilities !

[@mastershonobi110]

Noice!! Get it done. 🙌🏿🙏🏾🦾

[@user-kh1lz7ke7m]

Thank you at first. One thing to be sure is the fact that people from different career backgrounds would have experience to explore the technology field into different positive horizon.The individuals technical development would be less pressure as compare to different age groups for technical work collaboration. People of younger age is more faster in some aspects of life,but mature people may have more experience for good crisis management for more all round risks consideration.

[@SavageScientist]

Im happy to see more people in their 40+ getting into tech, Coding is one of the most rewarding and coolest industries to be in. And at 47 you are not too old to change careers.

[@farrellkay2471]

same

[@blitzgaming2771]

@@SavageScientist I'm 47 too, I want to change career into tech, thank you for your kind words.

[@nash_life]

I am 35, from India, learning Data Analytics and Data Science. Its never too old, but 1. be ready to face boldly what comes at you 2. be ready to make some sacrifices. 3. and invest your time wisely Tiff, your channel has been a motivation to me. Thank you for this video.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you! Couldn't agree more with your 3 points. Wishing you all the best :)

[@brandontaylor3874]

Im ready. who do i sacrifice and to whom

[@nash_life]

@@brandontaylor3874 🤣 no one. What I meant was, you have to give up some things to make time for what you what to achieve.

[@jamaka_me_code796]

I'm 34 years old and can contest to the fact that we're capable of whatever we believe we are! So I decided back in November of 2021 that I was done with construction field and wanted to break into tech (specifically software development) October 3rd is my first day of work at JPMorgan Chase as Software Engineer that I applied for in June and will tell anyone to never give up and to>>> practice practice practice. If you truly believe you can then YOU CAN

[@LuisAR760]

Amazing! What was your journey like? I’ve been doing very physical jobs since 16 im now 25 which is still young but my body hurts, I can only imagine how the later years of my life will be. I need to make a change.

[@bevik12]

@@LuisAR760 Definitely make a change for something less physical and more mental. You can still go gym or do any physical exercise. I'm 36 now and learning to be a Webdev. I've been doing physical jobs as well and physically I have way too much problems. Do it while it is easier to change. The earlier the better.

[@jamaka_me_code796]

@@LuisAR760 I started waking up at 4am instead of 6am to do problem sets/ labs. Then throughout the day I would be watching lectures or other KZbin videos. After work I was finishing up the labs/problem sets or doing Leetcode or even just playing around with libraries/ frameworks. Start now and don't stop. If you wait then time will just pass you by. Best of luck to you

[@TiffInTech]

Wow! That is a great story and achievement, thank you for sharing and a HUGE congrats!

[@jamaka_me_code796]

@@TiffInTech 🤜💥🤛 thank you so much for that! I am so very thankful and yet still learning 😅

[@sydneyhart]

Concern about age is not about confidence. It’s about ageism by managers!

[@TiffInTech]

Thanks Sydney this is such an important aspect too

[@ezebado]

I’m 40 and starting programming in html, css, javascript and bootstrap. It’s difficult at the beginning but after couple months I cannot be more happy about it 🎉 As someone say it’s a matter of mindset ;)

[@TiffInTech]

Wow that is so great to hear. Congrats!!

[@ezebado]

@@TiffInTech By the way Tiff, thank you for the channel and shared your experience with us :)

[@atwajesper9434]

Same here E.B. 💪

[@ChristianRodriguez-tm3jg]

I am 39 and i am learning JAVA in Ecuador.... I teach english now i want to switch into this field i really love.... I am in the section of OOP.... Half-way i might say

[@KINTUALEXLADWONG]

I am 48 years old. And I am starting Programming and afterwards am going to Cyber Security. I feel so comfortable and motivated. Age is just numbers. People want to hire someone mature. So I will get a job immediately after my course.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you for sharing! And congrats on your journey - you got this!!

[@KINTUALEXLADWONG]

@@TiffInTech Yah!!!

[@davevanofori7438]

Whom can I connect with here

[@ravenco2718]

I'm 41 and just starting, not giving up at least I'm trying and won't have the regret of never trying or never knowing what would have happened

[@rowanmayfair9068]

When we ask whether we are too old, it's about whether we will be turned down from jobs because of our age - not confidence issues. The confidence and identity issues are more of a young people thing, we don't really struggle with those any more. What we do struggle with in relation to breaking into tech is other people's prejudices. But nobody in these videos talks about how likely you are to be given a junior or intern position when you are visibly over 35. It's always about people who are in their twenties or early thirties who "feel old" for whatever inane reason.

[@TiffInTech]

This is SUCH a good point and I appreciate this view point. From those whom I have spoken to there was a confidence issue around the "what if's" but it ties closely into what you are saying with ageism. Appreciate you comments on this Rowan!

[@Lp-ze1tg]

My friend was a computer programmer between the mid 80s to mid 90s for 10 years then he left the I.T field for personal reasons. He was rehired by a company at the age of 57! He will soon turn 60 and he plans to work as a programmer for another 5 years.

[@melissam6037]

This is so cool to hear! I used to be a programmer and loved it, then got “promoted” into more management stuff 10 years ago which sucks. I want to get back into hands on but I feel like my skills are outdated, so I’m brushing up on new stuff and getting ready to try to break back in. 🤞

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

I'm 47 and starting over in life. I'm teaching myself coding starting with python.

[@vincenzoriwu2998]

I am 28 almost 29 and sometimes I feel like.. I am in delay. But you gave me a lot of confidence with this video and especially reading the comments of people starting their career at 30years old + . Thank you a lot for the content you do. You have a new subscriber!

[@theyehsohz]

I'm a junior high school dropout and got into IT when I was 30 and got into SRE 3 years later while 3x my salary, 2 years after that I had my own team. I was doing construction, interior design, architecture and 3d character design prior to switching over to tech. I've switched fields so many times that I don't think anything about it, I've walked into interior design interviews without portfolios and I skipped the IT helpdesk phase by starting my own consultancy firm since companies don't look at your resume when you have your own business. My biggest accomplishment while operating my consultancy firm was that I had 30 days to learn and develop a solution to back up 1 Petabyte worth of logs everyday and the backups need to be accessible for 15 years, recent 30 days must be rotated through a high security facility, and 7 must be on demand with MTTR of 10 minutes, 45 minutes, and 3 days.

[@petrov3190]

When I started as a network engineer 7 years ago, I worked with junior colleagues in their mid and late 30s, even 40s. I know people in their 40s who went on to learn programming either as additional skill or as a main profession and did great. So it's not about age, it's all about how you learn, how much effort you put on it and how quickly you grasp and understand the material, regardless if it's programming or networking or sys admin.

[@MVIVN]

I'm 32 and I've started learning web development this year. Sometimes I feel like it's too late for me to get a job as a web developer and embark on an entirely new career path, but it's something that interests me and that I think I could really sink my teeth into. I think as long as you have realistic expectations and you are willing to put in the time and work it's never too late to learn something new. Maybe someday I'll come back to this comment and update it to tell someone reading this that it all worked out in the future, but who knows? I'll just take it one day at a time.

[@jarrydclaasen5398]

I have been watching your channel for the past two years now, next year is my final year in software development. When I graduate I will be 33 years old. It is never to late, and you Tiff have played a big part in my life and keeping me motivated. Not only with regards to your tech videos but also just your life videos in general. You are a true inspiration to me and I am sure too many other people. One day I will maybe meet you at a huge tech event and I will be able to give you the thanks you deserve! God Bless, and keep the videos coming :)

[@Glocktopus03]

Turning 32 soon, work as IT support but started self learning programming hopefully it goes well 👍🏼 and also hopefully to each and everyone of you taking the risk and learning new skills whatever craft you pick.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you for sharing!! and for your kind words for others!

[@Miss_Nelson_The_Dark_Goddess]

I'm 47 years old. My background is legal studies, hospitality, & healthcare. I'm wanting to learn more and upgrade my skills to become a Tech Sales Rep & a Tech Recruiter. I have to admit in the past that I was a little intimated. It's just a fear of change or failing. I'm feeling better now and I am going to go for it and make that leap.

[@rightbackatcha22]

Thank you tiff! I needed this! I'm 42, getting into web development coming from another completely unrelated career. it's been a few months since i started learning, and I'm loving every bit of it! just doing it out of love for building things but if I'm able to make a career switch in 2 years, it'd definitely be an added bonus. 😊

[@Blizzpoint]

I'm 30. I worked the past 6 years as a factory manager. I had enough, quit my job and now i'm a web developer student. Am i too old?

[@calv.io.n8080]

I broke into the industry just after my 30th birthday. I chose this industry, I put myself through school after a blue collar career... I worked hard and grinded really hard. It showed people that I focused all my energy to get there and sacrificed a really high paying job to be a student again. I learned a lot of leadership - and I wouldn't want to have gone straight into programming. I wouldn't be the man I am now without the hardship and struggles of some very difficult stressful careers in adverse conditions.

[@adventurerful]

I adore your all your wonderful videos, Tiffany. You think like me. :) THANK YOU for validating my thinking. I am 56, and will be studying to become an iOS Developer. It will take a year or two of studying hard, enjoying the journey, and reaching my goal. A career switch after being laid off (again!). To all that struggle with self-doubt : Take a chance, don't give up. You can do this. I believe in you. We live at a time that makes learning and communicating affordable and fun from the comfort of our homes. Embrace the opportunity and challenge.

[@mariaalbisu9865]

I'm 43. I'm always afraid that I am too old for the industry. However, I have not stopped learning because I love to be able to solve/create things. For a long time I thought I should also study design, but I've focused only on programming, learning javascript, react, node... Thanks for sharing with us your experiences. It motivates me.

[@fireandforte]

Hey! Are you on LinkedIn? I’m doing a similar thing & want to speak to more women to upskill in tech!

[@ranahasan3041]

Thanks for making this video Tiff, I had to be reassured I am not too old to be getting into tech.

[@TiffInTech]

💓💓you got this!

[@mayuzeh4875]

Quite an encouraging content. The risks of transitioning to tech cannot be over emphasized. Personally took some time off to move from an architectural background to tech, though it's challenging, but no regrets. Thanks for sharing Tiff 🙏🏼

[@TiffInTech]

Thanks for sharing!

[@melissam6037]

I used to be a programmer from 1995 to 2012 and loved it, then got “promoted” into more management stuff 10 years ago which sucks. I want to get back into hands on but I feel like my skills are outdated, so I’m brushing up on new stuff and getting ready to try to break back in. I’m 58 by the way🤞

[@alyssar.9164]

Great video! I’m same age as you and just coming up on my 1 year anniversary in search engine optimization/tech marketing ! So helpful , & learning more about data science each week.. ✨✨

[@TiffInTech]

Wow that is so great, congrats Alyssa!!

[@Albertdoessomething-df9vr]

My neighbour is 60 years old and he is in tech sales. He is mentally sharp and tech knowledgeable

[@Reidh77]

Started at 43. Self-study at first. Working through a formal program (not a bootcamp, but built like one) now at 44. I will graduate next January at 46, 2024.

[@nature_nd]

I’ve learned BASIC in the early 90s, C and C++, PHP, SQL, and most recently Python and Spark. The older you get the more you realize tech means always learning something new, so it’s never too late!

[@THECOFFEEPOT]

I’m 42 and gone from teaching CS for 18 years in high school to being a software developer. Best move ever and made my life at home even happier. Age not an issue, mindset is the issue. Saying that had I been much old I’m not sure it would have been that possible, I’m just glad I kept involved with technology to help me transition.

[@TiffInTech]

Wow congrats! That is an awesome transition

[@THECOFFEEPOT]

@@TiffInTech thank you, it’s been a great transition and so far I’m loving it.

[@fireandforte]

@@THECOFFEEPOT would love to chat you as working on upskilling women over 40 in Tech! Are you on LinkedIn? X

[@RoperTravels]

was def wondering this because ive transitioned to ux design. Def intimidated.

[@TiffInTech]

I hear you! It is honestly more intimidating as we get older and I hope this video sheds light on why that is! Also, happy friday!

[@mikeg9b]

I'm 53, retired from a previous career, and I'm thinking about getting a computer science degree. I may or may not jump back into the job market. I might just try to see what I can do on my own with robotics, which is what I'm interested in.

[@seigfredancay4963]

helpful and informative

[@TiffInTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shehzadsaifullah]

This the second video on the internet that makes me feeo better about myself, guess what was the first video? Yup, your other video, the one about being bad at coding!!! Thank you. :'''')))

[@TiffInTech]

this made my day, thank you so much Shehzad!! Wishing you all the best!

[@satyavivekanandbattula1091]

Hey Tiffany. Happy Friday.

[@TiffInTech]

Hope you are having a great weekend!!!

[@SavageScientist]

great story , but at 30 LOL you are still young , im 44 and it was hard to get hired in tech as an older minority.

[@TiffInTech]

thank you! Yes its very true!! It is harder the older you get but not impossible. It sounds like you ended up landing a job in tech though? Thank you for sharing btw!

[@AmySue280]

I'm 42 and looking to get into tech. Did you get a CS degree, self-teach, or go to a bootcamp?

[@SavageScientist]

@@AmySue280 Hey there AmySue i had a combination of all those. I did not own a computer until I was 20 yrs old (1998) so i had to read large books. But i wanted to design video games. In grade school i had terrible grades and thought i would be a rapper so i did not care about coding but i did learn a little computer hardware. I worked my way from special education classes to a college degree i will tell more of that story late on my youtube channel. But long story short I earned a cs degree and worked my way from a janitor to a developer with mostly self study. College help me learn coding basics but I notice the things i done on my own are retained better than the things i was forced to learn.

[@AmySue280]

@@SavageScientist Wow, that's an impressive story. I will check out your channel. Thanks to Tiff in Tech for making this video. This is something I think about, as I am planning on changing careers at a late age.

[@SavageScientist]

​@@AmySue280 ​ Hey Amy, all i can say is Do it now or you will be even older wishing you would have done it at 42. No matter which path you choose long as you stick with it and do it now you will be okay.

[@user-jw8yu4kk5v]

Hi Tiffiny, I am 53 now and find this Tech world fascinating, (more specifically coding) I have 25yrs construction experience but decided to "re-invent" my life ...months later after posting Your content I am checking out some of Your videos now. Please, I have 2 Questions: 1. I want to set up multiple streams of income, should I do this in parallel along with learning code (i.e. like affiliated marketing or ecommerce or would You say to do this after)? 2. What "projects" should I have in my resume as a "self tought" developer? Thnx Paul

[@davidzeal8915]

I am in my 40s and I am looking into switching to tech industry (Personal Start Up). I am planning to learn coding, web development and etc in order to develop certain apps for the start up. I found that it is really challenging due schedule, focus and etc. On top of that, it seems that my learning ability may not be as good as I was 10 years ago. Therefore, I am looking into learning those No code or low code programming. All these no code programming has many limitations. Well, I am still thinking of learning full code web development as well as blockchain and etc. It is really tough.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you for sharing David! Yup the best thing is, there is no right or wrong way - it is truly whatever works for you. There is are so many areas and spots that need to be filled. Its more about the right attitude.

[@davidzeal8915]

@@TiffInTech Thank you so much Tiff. I fully agree with you. Yes, the right attitude is very important.

[@Dale-ko9kc]

Not 90 but 60 started a bit with bucky roberts with HTML and stuff. Hope I can grab your motivation

[@fellipemarcel1275]

The thumbnail is everything

[@TiffInTech]

hahah thank you! :D

[@mannal]

I have a degree in software engineering so I do know the basics of programming and all that. However I graduated 12 years ago and for personal reasons never worked. Today I am 35 with no career whatsoever, wanting to re learn/brush up, update my knowledge and start from SCRATCH. Is it still possible considering that I do have some technical knowledge (some of it being obsolete or outdated) and with so much having changed in the last decade or so. I need motivation! Also, is my 12 year career gap a major red flag?

[@lisakmar]

Hi I am also in Canada. If you don't mind, which coding boot camp did you do?

[@freaklore]

Believe it or not, there are programmers in their 90's still going...so age is just a number in tech.

[@TiffInTech]

woah! that is awesome - yup!

[@Claude_the_Reaper]

Learning new technologies always makes you feel younger

[@wolfgangschroder6742]

Thanks for sharing another reason I want to add is that programming is an ability that could be acquired at a pretty young age (with early brain maturity) which is similar to math. On the contrary in medicine law chemistry for example, there’s not many Wunderkinder in these fields, Experience is more important there. So in one word in tech industry you can make lots of money at a pretty young age but it’s not guaranteed that you will make more money and are getting more valuable while you are getting older.

[@TiffInTech]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ionutmorcan8599]

Hello! I’m almost 27 and I would like to start learning DevOps, but I don’t know where exactly to start from.. Besides Udemy, I don’t know another way to start a course/training. Could you please recommend me something? Or, do you offer 1 to 1 guidance/training? Thanks!

[@Im2you]

The issue is about the brain. In memory specifically, does this person, regardless of their age, store what they have learned from programming languages ​​and then correctly remember what they have stored and used in the project? If this is a professional person, then age does not matter. What is important are the tools that an engineer must remember to implement a particular project

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you for sharing! Good points

[@dewajtis]

I didn’t make it last year, got really overwhelmed and gave up. Going from the very start now, feels a bit easier…

[@TiffInTech]

Be patient and kind to yourself, you will get there it just takes time :)

[@ernestoaragon87]

I'm 35 and recently decided to start learning programming for game development. Right now I'm watching Udemy tutorials to learn Unreal Engine blueprints and C++. Once I'm more knowledge, I want to start a remote business writing code for those making games with Unreal Engine. If anyone has any advice on what my next steps should be, I'm open to it 🙂

[@leesweets4110]

I dont know how I feel about Python. Its easy to learn and I enjoy coding it, I find it very convenient to pull out a console sometimes. But I feel so capped out in what I can do. Maybe its a lack of skills, but Id say its also equally a lack of access to competent and concise tutorials and training, and an excess of available packages that becomes overwhelming and distracting. I'm also concerned about the speed and run time efficiency limits of Python, as opposed to other languages. I also find the documentation dry and difficult to understand, coming at this without a CS background. Do you have any comments on that? Would someone like myself be better off going a different route than Python or does Python have the potential Im looking for, I just dont know it.

[@misslianash]

Im 30! A pharmacist looking to transition into tech! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TiffInTech]

Wow that is awesome!

[@misslianash]

@@TiffInTech in your experience are there many remote software development roles? Would love the option to travel and work! ❤️

[@TiffInTech]

@@misslianash there are a TON! I will never go back into office fully now :D

[@Cognitoman]

Yo what’s good homie

[@catz2317]

No. I'm 32 an learning Python and all stuff about databases. After I complete learning and eventually find a job, I'm gonna enroll to a college (4 years) and study something different from IT. It's all about how you feel. I feel and look the same as 10 years ago, so I think I'm gonna feel that way for another 10 years and in those plans getting old is not an obstacle 🙂 Cheers to all of us 30+ ❤️ Especially to us 30+ with kids and family obligations ❤️❤️

[@TiffInTech]

Cheers!! Thanks for sharing a bit of your story 💓

[@Hacking-NASSA-with-HTML]

Sorry, Tiffany, I can't hit that Subscribe button twice 🤷😁

[@I_Lemaire]

I'm currently 34. Thank God I'm still out here... Thank you for the video, Tiff. Your videos are always so well-edited, high quality and inspiring.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you! This means alot!!

[@Mokhtartba]

How did you do tha OLd Effect sister Tiffany 😅 it looks Real ... i'm 36 Years old i'm still Ejoing Learning many things 😉

[@TiffInTech]

Haha yes I did!! And that is so great to hear

[@Mokhtartba]

@@TiffInTech take care sister tiffany

[@wixmich08]

I'm 67 on problem!!!

[@TiffInTech]

yahooo what are you learning

[@RustiSpoons]

How about 39? Is that too old to start a journey into something like Cyber Security or maybe Cloud Engineer (azure, aws) with no experience, starting fresh?

[@TiffInTech]

Not at all - start now!!

[@ntruter42]

I clicked here to see an old lady talking about code, but instead I got this wrinkleless princess. I've been baited, once again! Also, I'm pretty sure AI's of the future are going to have slight variations of her voice. It's so nice to listen to, you almost wish you could just interact with her verbally. 😌👂🎶

[@TiffInTech]

thank you!

[@donnymac575]

I'm 56 learning python to automate boring tasks and understand measurement data using numpy, pandas, matplotlib and seaborn libraries.

[@TiffInTech]

Wow!! Good for you keep it up

[@thedevbek]

@Tiff in Tech I hope so since I just turned 50 this summer. I belive working with younger people keeps you young...That and I still think I am 25 but my body is like NOOOO.. What advice can you give an introvet about networking? Aslo, I was a housewife for 20+ years and I am just starting my career, well after I get my degree next year.

[@gettinfloppy]

I’m 51 and in a developer boot camp at this time. Maturity and life experience is a plus. You will be fine. Discord is also a site where you can help or ask for help from others in tech. Takes a little to learn to navigate but nice.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you for sharing!! And for networking as an introvert, have you tried reaching out to people to do virtual video calls? This is a great way to ease into it from the comfort of your house and you can have questions ready :)

[@Bikslol]

I'm 49 and I want start for python, too late or still

[@davevanofori7438]

I am 35 and just starting out with python. Someone wins me luck

[@supriyochatterjee4095]

Awesome information, if you come to India and have a look into various IT INDUSTRY who might have made a hyped name Corporate Politics and Employees vs Employees Politics it's just too much dirty and even Managers and Higher Management is involved behind this and this is causing various employees to forcefully quit or even they are fired or forced to resign,such is the reality and truth talking from personal and visible experience seen in real world

[@TiffInTech]

So sorry to hear that :(

[@supriyochatterjee4095]

@@TiffInTech We have HR, Compliance policies but they are all silent in terms of needs and the above mentioned matters

[@TiffInTech]

@@supriyochatterjee4095 sending you all the best

[@jaspalsinghwasalwasal3491]

Hey Tiff in Tech Can you make a video on how to get a job as a self taught programmer with little to no work experience? And I really like the content and quality of your video keep up with the good work.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you! Yes great suggestion! Let me know if there is anything specific you have questions about around that or just in general :)

[@jaspalsinghwasalwasal3491]

@@TiffInTech I have these questions:- 1) Which programming language should be your first language in the journey for becoming a self taught developer? 2) Best tips for building your resume (LinkedIn) 3) Best sources to practice programming for free or at a reasonable fees.

[@RonPaulgirls]

START WITH WHAT YOU WANT TO DO SUITABLE WITH THE SKILLS YOU HAVE THEN ADD TO THEM IN YOUR EFFORTS TO FULFILL THE REQUIRMENTS OF THE TASKS YOU'RE INVOLVED WITH AND DON'T BE AFRAID OF MISTAKES, WHICH ARE ALL PART OF THE LEARNING PROCESS

[@TiffInTech]

@@jaspalsinghwasalwasal3491 1) Which programming language should be your first language in the journey for becoming a self taught developer? I would say it depends on WHAT you want to build (apps, websites, etc...) my first language was JavaScript and in my opinion it was a great first language to learn. 2) Best tips for building your resume (LinkedIn) Be detailed and share your portfolio or projects you are working on. sometimes it can feel weird but you have to be your own biggest cheerleader and put out there things ou are proud of. 3) Best sources to practice programming for free or at a reasonable fees. I love freecodecamp and youtube!

[@Suficenter]

Turning 38 but very confuse to select the career, QA , BA , Web-Dev, UI-UX, PM, Digital Marketing etc …. Anyone can guide what to select ? Very confuse as I see every path has its own pros and cons, I see negative points first as every field is getting saturated plus when I see younger are doing better then me then I only see myself backwards second every field you get in it looks good from the front but when you start doing it I loose my control … IF anyone suffering with the same thoughts please comment as we need to help, I want to listen you guys as well

[@jamesc7028]

I believe a person should have a general interest before getting involved in tech - if you find yourself fixing computers for family - you can get involved in tech :)

[@TiffInTech]

Yes! Actually having an interest in what you are doing is very important :)

[@ckay66]

31 and just landed my first tech job - don't believe age was a factor in any of my interviews tbh. Age is something you can't control, focus on your skills and make sure everything else is on point and you'll get there.

[@TiffInTech]

Summed up well!! Also congrats on landing your first tech job!!

[@ckay66]

@@TiffInTech Thanks, appreciated! Worked hard for it so it's great to get that first job and get started!

[@tipekaadkins3800]

I’m doing about coding for 48

[@TiffInTech]

nice! Happy to hear

[@CyberNeuroMatrix]

I'm 53, I'm learning Python.

[@stevensong8784]

Masako Wakamiya is proof that it’s never too late. Doesn’t mean everyone can be a coder tho. If it fits your aptitude. If you have passion.

[@TiffInTech]

Yes!! I remember you shared with me about him - it has stuck in my mind

[@stevensong8784]

@@TiffInTech her. you mean.

[@westray4685]

Nice thumbnail 😄

[@TiffInTech]

heheh thank you

[@coding9409]

I got a software engineering job at age 36. I am hesitant to quit because I wonder if an company will hire a 37 year old even if I have experience.

[@TiffInTech]

Thank you for sharing!! Why don’t you start interviewing while still at your current company as an idea?:)

[@coding9409]

@@TiffInTech Hi Tiff, that's a good point. I am looking for a part-time software engineering job so that I have enough time to work on my startup. But, part-time SWE jobs are rare. This makes me think that I will have to quit because I probably won't be able to find one. Then, if my startup fails (which most do), I would have to find another software engineering job at age 39 or 40.

[@Noteworthy2024]

Just me here almost 50 looking for second career lol

[@GurooGames]

♥️

[@TiffInTech]

Happy Friday!

[@hunkt2980]

Wow that thumbnail got me confuse lol.

[@TiffInTech]

🤣🤣🤣

[@karlroth7082]

Never! LOL

[@TiffInTech]

Yay!!!

[@slavonnord3210]

I am 48 and QA automation specialist

[@TiffInTech]

Yesss 🙌🙌🎉🎉

[@slavonnord3210]

@@TiffInTech Thanks,but it is part time I am trying to get permanent position, I called in for interviews because my resume is impressive but it not moves further then technical interviews What I afraid of, that once I could hear that it's because of my age...

[@idunusegoogleplus]

Honestly if a 90 yo managed to build a portfolio of projects that is good I'd hire him just out of respect.

[@PathologicallySane]

I'm 50 and I love coding. Is 50 too old these days?

[@DARKLAKE]

😇

[@techandstream]

I’m not good in coding lol 😂

[@TiffInTech]

thats OK there are so many other roles

[@berry7751]

Dorian develops Mayuko And you All have similar topics

[@TiffInTech]

Its a popular topic because so many people are asking about it! I think that is a positive because it means a lot of people are asking that question which in turn, means a lot of people at all ages are making the jump into tech :D

[@berry7751]

Hey I have a question I don't want to work for a company but I'm learning code to create a website for a community is that a good idea? Thank-you in advanced

[@rightbackatcha22]

and each has their own messages and level of positivity delivering them which appeals or not to a wide spectrum of people consuming these videos. I like watching 'em all. I like how Tiff presents herself. Shes coming from modelling, so her method is different from other tech youtubers.

[@TiffInTech]

@@berry7751 Yes of course! Learning to code can open to many doors, it doesnt have to tie back to a 9-5 job :)

[@berry7751]

@@rightbackatcha22 wait she used to be a model?

[@nowieszco868]

You will be looking still pretty in the future (depending on video miniature) 😂

[@HueCodes]

Although im 26 but i think I'm too old for pretty much everything 😂

[@TiffInTech]

haha nooo you are so young!!

[@zzzzzz-fn1kx]

:)❤

[@TiffInTech]

hope you are having a great day!!

[@ferroherre9906]

You are 30?? U look at least 22

[@TiffInTech]

haha thank you :P

[@karlroth7082]

Thee is much more pressure hoarding toilet paper during a pandemic! Ha! N ver!

[@tres7064]

Thought the thumbnail was real yikes.

[@rverm1000]

talk for 20 minutes without any proof

[@TiffInTech]

Hi Robin! Thanks for your comment. What "proof" would you need? Not sure what you are looking for! I made this video in hopes it would be valuable to others entering the tech industry at all ages.

[@SavageScientist]

@@TiffInTech He just a hater, sound like one of those young kids who just troll the internet.