I'm thinking about shifting my career from business to DevOps, but I'm 27 and feel like I might be too old to start learning something as technical as DevOps from scratch. I don't have a background in programming. What do you all recommend I focus on first to make this transition?
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If you're transitioning to tech, be sure you actually enjoy it and have some connection to it, not just the salary. Just wanting to chase high pay isn't always enough, and starting from zero can be tough. Consider exploring other career options too if you're not passionate about tech.
Before jumping straight into DevOps, ask yourself if you really want a full engineering role. There are many roles related to DevOps that might suit your background in business, like project management or program analysis. Leverage your business skills while you learn the technical stuff!
27 is definitely not too old to change careers! In fact, many people start fresh in tech much later in life. Don’t worry about age; focus on your skills and interests instead. DevOps is a great direction if you're ready to learn, but remember that it's a journey, not a race. **Just start learning!**
Right? It's all about the mindset. It's never too late to learn something new!