Can I transition into programming at 40?
I am 40 and recently lost my job from the company where I worked for 21 years.
Most of my background is in visual design, but I have also done small amounts of programming over the years, mainly PHP with Symfony (not too advance level). Out of all the types of work I have done, programming is by far the thing I enjoy the most. When I code, time flies...
Now that I have more time while looking for my next job, I am considering using this period to seriously upskill. My plan would be to study 4-6 hours a day, build projects, and eventually apply for (junior) developer positions.
At the moment, I am considering either Python or C#.
For people working in the industry:
How realistic is it to make this transition at 40? Which language would give me the best chance of becoming employable?
Any advice would be appreciated - thanks!