I’m 33, is it a good idea to become a programmer now?
Dec 10, 2021
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I’m working on Oracle applications since 6 years. As I love coding, now I have decided to learn and eventually get a job as a software engineer? Is it a good idea to move to programming at 33 or is it too late? Please share your opinion!
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Remember, this will only prepare you for entry level software engineering job.
FAANG or similar jobs are another few hundred hours of leetcode grinding.
My recommendation is to take the long term approach. Pick a tech stack, get a job at a smaller company, learn on the job, improve your coding/ problem solving skills on the side gradually and in a couple of years switch.
Another approach is to pursue a Master’s program. (Useful in the US only), that gives you access to university recruiting for traditional tech firms.