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Old 02-06-2011, 07:56 AM  
NemesisEnforcer
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Originally Posted by Kiopa_Matt View Post
Ever since I started in this field, back when I was 19, I've always pinned a developer's shelf life at 35 years old. After that, the creativity and innovation disappears, plus they can't competently keep their mind wrapped around 2000 different things at once, which is what's required in a good developer. I've always told my clients to stay away from hiring developers 35+ years old, as they're not going to be providing you with the most innovative, creative, and cutting-edge solutions, which is what's required to succeed as a business.

That means I have about another 5.5 years to get myself in a management position, where I never have to type a single line of code again.
You can't be serious. I lose more money with young developers trying to sell me on the latest and greatest rather than giving me what I need. There is something called "cost effective" and that seems to go over the head of young developers. When you hit 35+ you will probably be a much better developer. Hang in there, it will only get better for you.
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