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I entered the software dev career long time ago. It has its ups and downs..remote work could be a double edged sword but is a big benefit for some. Supply and demand rule this industry as well..There're two schools of thought..one is learn something difficult and you will have work but maybe in niche areas..other is learn something that's more widely used (think present day web apps with new Javascript frameworks) but you will have competition most likely since they are easier to learn but at the same time more jobs..
I’m up to my neck with offers. What people are finding out is that while you can find plenty of code monkeys, they need experienced people to herd those code camp wonders.
One place that’s always hiring is Capital One, check out their site or go on LinkedIn and contact one of their recruiters. (FWIW I don’t work for CapOne)
Thanks for the pointers! Yeah, I hear you loud and clear! The employers who have got some sense will prefer experienced folks..that's why established companies are what I'm looking for and not some whiz bang dot com where 20 somethings are running things with no kids and mortgage!!
One factor that may make it slightly tricky is that I'm looking for remote positions..not going to endure terrible commutes unless I really have to. Man it's been so long that I looked for a job and paid any attention to LinkedIn! Time to relearn and see what's going on out there!
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I’m up to my neck with offers. What people are finding out is that while you can find plenty of code monkeys, they need experienced people to herd those code camp wonders.
One place that’s always hiring is Capital One, check out their site or go on LinkedIn and contact one of their recruiters. (FWIW I don’t work for CapOne)
Thanks for your concern! yes, looking to possible move and for a new job at the time .. let see how it goes Part of the reason for remote is to have something that brings in some money while we figure out where to move. It's looking that it'll be move out of NY..time will tell.
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This poor OP is all over the place looking for jobs and possible moves. Hopefully they find something suitable soon.
This is always the case .. in with the new and out with the old..but depending on where you look, I think one can still find places that don't just prefer younger workers..but you never know.
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It's very hard to find jobs, even for experienced people, many of whom aren't millennials … largely b/c they are being priced out.
This is always the case .. in with the new and out with the old..but depending on where you look, I think one can still find places that don't just prefer younger workers..but you never know.
Altice (formerly Cablevision) is a good place to look. Always hiring, multiple facilities.
Use headhunters. It's tough finding those hiring on your own and even the companies know this so they use them too.
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The most foolish career to enter into after graphic design.
Why do you believe this? Because it can be done cheaper overseas?
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Part of the reason for remote is to have something that brings in some money while we figure out where to move. It's looking that it'll be move out of NY..time will tell. 
