Late 50's and still enjoying it. Are there some frustrating days? Sure. But overall it's fine and is relatively well paid. It helps to have one or two co-workers that you get along with and can joke with. At this age you get random aches and pains that keep popping up which make me appreciate my desk job.
> At this age you get random aches and pains that keep popping up which make me appreciate my desk job.
The aches and pains could be the result of the desk job. (At least it was for me!) I had to get out of the chair and start moving a lot more regularly to make the aches and pains go away.
same for me. One of the main concerns I have with "Could I be doing this at age 50" is the health aspects. I've noticed my eyes declining, wrist pain or other repetition-caused pain, hip pain, at age 30 after doing this job for 8 years. I do use a standing desk and alternate throughout the day. I'm probably significantly more active than most programmers (walk 20k steps a day, do cardio or weightlifting daily). I have concerns about how I will be able to do this job longterm.
