[tanbo]

People here told me that I could make money by teaching myself some code. After seeing a lot of these posts, I am really starting to doubt it. You have so much experience, expertise, and you're a successful freelancer. And you have to ask about jobs? What am I getting myself into... I am 31, I might as well go try to be a professional golfer or something else hilariously impossible. Seriously, I think my life is going to be over soon. There is nothing I can do.

[willstepp]

I am 36 now and have been programming professionally for six years. At 30 I was in your boat, and here is the reality, you are freakin young dude! Please don't get discouraged and don't listen to folks who say you have to be 21 to be a good programmer. In the real world all that really matters is can you get the job done and do you have a good attitude?

[JHof]

I feel you tanbo. I've been teaching myself and considering a career change through one of the bootcamps. Always makes me wonder how I'm going to suddenly become more employable than someone with years of experience. Haven't quite figured this one out.

[EdwardDiego]

> How I'm going to suddenly become more employable than someone with years of experience. Haven't quite figured this one out.

Well, you'll be asking for lower salaries than them for a few years, so that'll help. :D

[TheSmoke]

if you are serious about being a programmer and willing to learn anything you need to know and have the urge to build things i'd say go for it. maybe you won't be making any money instantly because coding doesn't mean money flowing but in time you'll be able to make money. heck, maybe you would build something good and start your own company.

[ratsimihah]

If you don't try, you'll certainly fail.