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Jan 8, 2022 · Industry Insights
Where Did the ‘Programmers Retire at 35’ Myth Originate? A 20‑Year Internet Investigation
This article traces the origins of the pervasive claim that programmers become obsolete after age 35, uncovering early forum posts from 2000, media reports from the early 2000s, subsequent citations, and the broader cultural anxiety that has persisted in the IT industry for two decades.
IT industry historyage discriminationcareer anxiety
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