Is it too late to change career?

Question

I'm 38 and have been a Linux system administrator for a long time. But I'm getting bored with my job and looking to change. I'd love to work with python and flask and do more coding. I'm just worried that changing career at this age will mean I need to take a wage cut. Does it make any sense to be aiming for this? How would an employer look at me in terms of potential considering my age? Can I get up to speed and get back to a decent wage quickly?

Answer 1

38 is only 26 in hex. ;D

Answer 2

I haven't been able to even start my career yet, but I imagine that if you can produce results, you'll catch up.

Answer 3

Every programming language is evolving. It's never too late to learn.

Answer 4

Im 32 chemical engineer and changing to the web design sector

Answer 5

It is never too late. In my life I have been a draftsman, store manager, sailor, soldier, flower picker, liquor store retailer and now a teacher. When you move careers you are not starting from scratch, you bring all the experience from your previous life and career. Employers also like people with get up and go. Wanting to broaden your horizons shows this. I am 46, three years ago I got introduced to 3D printers now I build them as a hobby and am now learning coding so I can write my own instruction set for a five axis 3D printer. Also I am the goto person at my school for anything electrical or computer based. Not to bad for a person that studied History and Economics at University. Never stop learning, even if you dont end up changing careers you are always adding new weapons to your arsenal.

Answer 6

Am I only one here seing too much Hollywood movies in answers? :-) But I'm still trying to change my career in my 38 too. Wish you good luck. Just wish us good luck, without fairytales. ;-)

Answer 7

its never too late to do anything. just decide and and do that thing with clear mind.

Answer 8

Yes, I'm 42 and I'm happy learning C#.

Answer 9

It's never too late and remember:
"Let us train our minds to desire what the situation demands!"
-bErN

Answer 10

i think you are focusing a bit too much on your age and not enough on your skills. you don't want an employer who does that, and as a job seeker, you have the responsibility as well as the right to choose who you work for.
i say that your age could be an asset, in terms of experience and capability, if you let it.

Answer 11

It is never too late to change your life for the better! Do what you like and makes you lucky!!!

Answer 12

"it's not too late, it's never too late"
but i wish you good luck because it's gonna be hard 😊😊😊

Answer 13

In life people regret not taking actions towards fulfilment of dreams more than they regret anything else. If it is your dream to code in Python and Flask then I suggest you take actions towards that direction.

Answer 14

I am also thinking about this. I think that you should think more about what you want to acomplish in life and not about salary. If you will like it and develop fast the wage level sooner or later will be ok. The crucial thing is what you want to do and if you have enough courage to do it.

Answer 15

Never too late to do what you are happy with. It would be challenging and worth it.

Answer 16

It is never too late. Choose your area of interest and you will never regret. Interest makes work easier

Answer 17

IS NEVER TOO LATE TO CHANGE UR LIFE

Answer 18

GO FOR IT DONT LET DREAMS BE DREAMS!!

Answer 19

It is never too late but at 40 years old, the brain is not able to assimilate new things very much. It is downhill from there until death when it comes to learning new things. So learn as much as you can before hitting 40.

Answer 20

so just do it. But slow and gradually