It's not an easy switch to make but not impossible.
My advice is ...
You are not starting from zero - and you are not competing with 20 somethings who have been coding in their bedrooms since they were toddlers. Tech is all about communication so being able to run a meeting, take requirements from stakeholders and negotiate office life is invaluable. Tasks can be automated, communication cannot.
There is a role for everyone - you don't need to go straight into a super technical role. Edging in slowly by being a technical administrator or marketing at a tech company is a great way to make the switch. It's what I did, and it's been much more manageable.
Get comfortable being uncomfortable - everything in Tech is changing, for newbies and industry veterans. The hot new library or tool may not be hot for long. Learn how to learn so you can be flexible.
Lot's more here and helpful comments from the Dev Community:
It's not an easy switch to make but not impossible.
My advice is ...
You are not starting from zero - and you are not competing with 20 somethings who have been coding in their bedrooms since they were toddlers. Tech is all about communication so being able to run a meeting, take requirements from stakeholders and negotiate office life is invaluable. Tasks can be automated, communication cannot.
There is a role for everyone - you don't need to go straight into a super technical role. Edging in slowly by being a technical administrator or marketing at a tech company is a great way to make the switch. It's what I did, and it's been much more manageable.
Get comfortable being uncomfortable - everything in Tech is changing, for newbies and industry veterans. The hot new library or tool may not be hot for long. Learn how to learn so you can be flexible.
Lot's more here and helpful comments from the Dev Community:
My Tech Journey: Advice for Career Switchers
Helen Anderson ・ Mar 19 '19 ・ 6 min read