I moved into tech at 35. Got a devops job at a great company. I worked extra mile, always upskilling, certs, home labs, nights and weekends. For years I had no real life outside of work and studying. I thought i had it all figured out.
Finally was able to put my son into school, felt like I was providing right. But on Friday I got axed. Reason was the client we were serving got bought out by another company. Nothing to do with me but i’m out.
It’s been a terrible weekend, barely slept. I keep asking myself… is it too late to be in tech? Should I just look for something more “secure”? I feel stuck in a fugue state and honestly need an outside perspective.