Alistair Simpson

city of london

software developer

The ageism is the factor thats made me decide to get out. And it starts at such a young age! With a first class computer science degree from a Russell-group university and 10+ years experience working for a blue-chip multinational computer company I thought I would be able to walk into any number of jobs, but after about 15 unsuccessful applications to other companies the penny is beginning to drop that at 36 I am considered "too old". I feel like I've just got started in this career and already they want to replace me with a twenty-something! I am now studying to become an actuary and intend to leave the computer industry before its too late. As a career technology is a dead loss, job security is poor and you cant depend on it for your livelihood.