Re: devs in their 40's and 50's, it might be dependent on the type of company? I work with more than a few folks my age, some slightly older, at iHeartMedia. I suspect that newer companies skew younger, and the older folks tend to be in the management/C-suite type roles? However, I'll admit that's a hunch, at best.
Amusing aside, the "Up and Coming Cities" video was shot in my new home city of Greenville, SC. Joey, Joe, and Sean are a local comedy group. I think they were actually working on turning that bit into a proper sitcom at one point?
To circle that back around to the topic at hand, moving here, and getting much further away from where I grew up/went to college, has been a game changer with regards to midlife malaise. I'm inclined to say that it was largely a result of the change of scenery in general, and finding a place to "settle down" more specifically. However, as I creep closer to 50, it's entirely possible that the feeling is mostly coincidental to where I am with regards to what Jonathon Rauch calls the "Happiness Curve."
> I suspect that newer companies skew younger, and the older folks tend to be in the management/C-suite type roles?
This makes sense for some, but there are a lot fewer managers and C-Suite folk than there are ICs.
Re: Up and Coming Cities - I've heard that, and it's wild how similar Chattanooga feels, right down to the bridge-as-tourist-attraction in the middle of downtown. And speaking of moving and settling down, I think it definitely helps. I've been trying to invest more time getting out, meeting neighbors, and trying to be more involved in my local community. It definitely helps. Grounding to meet other people who walk around and don't read Twitter and just like.. are well-adjusted about it.
Happy Birthday Week!
Re: devs in their 40's and 50's, it might be dependent on the type of company? I work with more than a few folks my age, some slightly older, at iHeartMedia. I suspect that newer companies skew younger, and the older folks tend to be in the management/C-suite type roles? However, I'll admit that's a hunch, at best.
Amusing aside, the "Up and Coming Cities" video was shot in my new home city of Greenville, SC. Joey, Joe, and Sean are a local comedy group. I think they were actually working on turning that bit into a proper sitcom at one point?
To circle that back around to the topic at hand, moving here, and getting much further away from where I grew up/went to college, has been a game changer with regards to midlife malaise. I'm inclined to say that it was largely a result of the change of scenery in general, and finding a place to "settle down" more specifically. However, as I creep closer to 50, it's entirely possible that the feeling is mostly coincidental to where I am with regards to what Jonathon Rauch calls the "Happiness Curve."
If you're not familiar, it's definitely worth checking out. Here's the obligatory Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Curve-Life-Better-After/dp/1250078806
> I suspect that newer companies skew younger, and the older folks tend to be in the management/C-suite type roles?
This makes sense for some, but there are a lot fewer managers and C-Suite folk than there are ICs.
Re: Up and Coming Cities - I've heard that, and it's wild how similar Chattanooga feels, right down to the bridge-as-tourist-attraction in the middle of downtown. And speaking of moving and settling down, I think it definitely helps. I've been trying to invest more time getting out, meeting neighbors, and trying to be more involved in my local community. It definitely helps. Grounding to meet other people who walk around and don't read Twitter and just like.. are well-adjusted about it.
obligatory bridge link: https://www.visitchattanooga.com/listing/walnut-street-pedestrian-bridge/2485/
Oh yeah! we even also have the "one local who was on a reality show" too!
https://www.feedtableandtavern.com/feed-blog/2021/8/20/chef-charlie-beat-bobby-flay
Happy birthday, Glenn! Your articles always make me feel like we're back in the marketing lounge.
Thanks! The marketing lounge was honestly the most fun work environment I've ever head
Same! It rarely felt like work.
we should bring it back as a podcast
Might as well. Everyone else is.