Comment Re:Older coders welcomed where needed (Score 1, Insightful) 581
As an older programmer with no particular attachments I have to say that I've found overtime to be generally counterproductive. Yes, I don't have the stamina I used to have, but even in my youth, if I worked more than ten or so hours a day, I ended up making more mistakes and getting stupid. I finally learned that in the long run, I'm much better quitting when I've run out of neurochemicals, going off to refresh myself with life, and coming back with new insights. Working myself into functional idiocy doesn't do anyone any good.
And I can't speak for other geezers, but I have not lost any interest in learning. I pick up an average of a new language every year. And I've found that the best job security is found by doing one hell of a job.
And I can't speak for other geezers, but I have not lost any interest in learning. I pick up an average of a new language every year. And I've found that the best job security is found by doing one hell of a job.
