My uncle is in his early 50's and is a Cobol programmer. Been doing it for a long time now. For him, programming isn't fun any more. Its just a way to make a decent living doing something he knows well. But he really doesn't like it.
I've talked to him about learning some new languages and expanding his opportunities, but he's more interested in moving into some other kind of work like teaching.
I think it depends on the person, whether they do it for life or because its what they know.
I've talked to him about learning some new languages and expanding his opportunities, but he's more interested in moving into some other kind of work like teaching.
I think it depends on the person, whether they do it for life or because its what they know.