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Discussion on: Are you too old to start a programming career?

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Matt Curcio

I started 2 yrs ago at 53!

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Anja

Hi Matt, that's fab! 😊🎉 what was your previous job? :)

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Matt Curcio

I worked in Biotechnology for ~15 years then taught middle school and college for ~10 yrs. Thanks for asking.
I saw that you were/are a Lawyer. That is quite an accomplishment too. ;))

It's the journey not the destination...

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Anja

Maybe you can merge all your subjects in some way then! :) Thanks. :)

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David Teren

Nice one Matt. I started when I was 47, am 53 this year 😉

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Matt Curcio • Edited

Hey David, Thanks, time flies when you're having fun. ;)
Same to you!

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Randi Seeberg

You give me hope! I started coding at 51. :)

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David Teren

Wow! Well done.