Hi, I would really appreciate any answer to this. I'm a PhD in biophysics, and am working as a scientist. I studied computer science many years ago, as an undergraduate in the early 1990s. After I took to research I did a lot of computing and data processing, but hardly any programming. Of late, I've re-discovered my passion for programming and have learned Java, Python, Perl and C++ all by myself. I now want to give up scientific research and start a second career in the IT industry. Is it possible for a middle aged person like me to get hired by any IT company? Would my lack of experience in the IT industry, and the fact that most entrants in this industry are still in their 20s, pose a problem? I'd love to hear everyone's opinion. Thank you.
Can I get into the Information Technology industry at my age (37)?
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