At 54, I am currently a freelancer working with process management and machine learning in manufacturing. I have worked every job from junior developer to VP of a large consulting firm in my career. I think most developers move into project management, management, or become freelancers as Richard mentioned in his comment. Startup's are a young man's game and I have no desire to work 20 hours a day anymore. I now enjoy a great life with lots of family, friends, and hobbies. I still love coding, but it is the means to an end, not the other way around. Enjoy your career and be a sponge taking in everything you can. Don't pass up opportunities to learn something new or to work with other teams and other positions. Enjoy your career but don't forget to have a balance between your career and your personal life. :-)
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At 54, I am currently a freelancer working with process management and machine learning in manufacturing. I have worked every job from junior developer to VP of a large consulting firm in my career. I think most developers move into project management, management, or become freelancers as Richard mentioned in his comment. Startup's are a young man's game and I have no desire to work 20 hours a day anymore. I now enjoy a great life with lots of family, friends, and hobbies. I still love coding, but it is the means to an end, not the other way around. Enjoy your career and be a sponge taking in everything you can. Don't pass up opportunities to learn something new or to work with other teams and other positions. Enjoy your career but don't forget to have a balance between your career and your personal life. :-)