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Contracting and age what age is too old?

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    #11
    I once worked with a guy who took his first contract aged 63 - he was crap

    tim

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      #12
      Originally posted by ContractorMike View Post
      Talked to a couple of Agents about this. They said they believed if you
      could do the job it didn't matter.
      They have to say that though.

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        #13
        Originally posted by centurian View Post
        I'm probably the oldest at ClientCo (roughly 25 developers) and I'm under 40

        Generally developers are younger as they start in this area and move into PM, architect roles etc as their careers progress.
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          #14
          Developers tend to peak at around the age of 24. If I was running a company, I'd get some fresh meat in after that.

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            #15
            What a load of shyte.
            I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!

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              #16
              Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post
              What a load of shyte.
              WHS
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                #17
                30 is too old.

                HTH

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
                  30 is too old.

                  HTH
                  40 is the new 30.

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by Clippy View Post
                    40 is the new 30.
                    Black is the new grey.
                    My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
                      30 is too old.

                      HTH
                      To rock and roll? Too young to die?
                      +50 Xeno Geek Points
                      Come back Toolpusher, scotspine, Voodooflux. Pogle
                      As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF

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