40 year old IC

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OuttaThere

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OuttaThere
Jun 14, 2020 11 Comments

I’m in a non technical role but am 40 years old and an IC. Have managed in the past but no direct path to manager now. Will I have a hard time keeping a job long term or getting a new one given this? Regularly working for people my age or younger. 5 yrs at FB, good ratings (MA’s, EE’s, even a GE)

TC: $170k/ yr

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  • IBM
    scrumgod

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    scrumgod
    u can't be fired for being old
    Jun 14, 2020 2
  • Google
    inTk71

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    inTk71
    You shouldn’t be discriminated by your age
    Jun 14, 2020 1
  • Facebook / Design
    SNOt48

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    SNOt48
    I just turned 40 and also an IC. I can understand where you’re coming from. I’ve been a manager, Director, and cofounder before, and I told myself two years ago that I didn’t want to be a 40 year old IC. But here I am.

    I’ve made it very clear to my Manager and current directors that I want to move into Management by the end of the year as it maps to my longer term goals but tbh I’m not holding my breathe.

    I don’t feel discriminated against by my younger peers, quite the opposite actually, they inspire me! That said, I’ve been actively seeking out Mentors that are older than me for perspective and career advice which is helping me understand that there’s opportunity in any pathway you choose (IC or Manager) even we’ll into your 50’s!

    I’m not resigning myself to my current IC role and I’m making efforts to move into Management, if not in my current team, then elsewhere.
    Jun 15, 2020 0
  • Dye your hair and look young. You will be fine for another 10 years.
    Jun 15, 2020 0
  • what's your level and what org? you an always switch to get to a manager track
    Jun 14, 2020 1