Same boat — mid 50's. (Crazy how I didn't see that happening.)
For me it's a combination of 1) I see the writing on the wall: they don't really want me in this profession any longer and 2) I'm getting tired of it anyway — increasingly less willing to (laterally?) "move my skills".
Begrudgingly learned Swift (I like it tho). Begrudgingly learned every new code management system that has come down the pike....
I'll switch careers and move on, go back to "service sector" pay scale.
Maybe I worry more for the current crop of programmers. Those of my generation did all right — had fun. The industry is changing and not necessarily in a direction that looks enjoyable.
For me it's a combination of 1) I see the writing on the wall: they don't really want me in this profession any longer and 2) I'm getting tired of it anyway — increasingly less willing to (laterally?) "move my skills".
Begrudgingly learned Swift (I like it tho). Begrudgingly learned every new code management system that has come down the pike....
I'll switch careers and move on, go back to "service sector" pay scale.
Maybe I worry more for the current crop of programmers. Those of my generation did all right — had fun. The industry is changing and not necessarily in a direction that looks enjoyable.