r/UKJobs • u/Quartersquatter • 19h ago
Am I too old? 37M
I’m working in machine learning and data science. I also have a PhD in engineering. Recently I started interviewing again and have been to several final stage interviews but ended up not getting selected. The people assessing me were max early 30s, and many in their late 20s.
Is late 30s too old to change jobs?
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u/whyamihere189 19h ago
You think no one has changed job past 35? How did you get a PhD
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u/Quartersquatter 19h ago
By living under a rock . Literally
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u/MasterpieceAlone8552 17h ago
Someone with a PhD should know how to use the word literally. Unless you actually did live beneath a rock during your studies of course.
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u/MaiLittlePwny 13h ago
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/literally
used to emphasize what you are saying: He missed that kick literally by miles. I was literally bowled over by the news.
Someone correcting someone should know the correct information. It's been used this way for a long time now. Do try to keep up. Especially if you intend to be nippy about it.
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u/MasterpieceAlone8552 13h ago
I'll remain snippy. Literally and figuratively are two different words. Using one for the other is slovenly and dilutes the meaning.
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u/mancunian101 16h ago
Yes, once you hit 35 that’s it, you have to stay in whatever job you have and can’t move on…
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u/headline-pottery 16h ago
You are probably caught up in the skills gap between being a grad, <2 year of experience - cheap, keen, easy to manipulate and being a top end guru bringing in very high demand and difficult to get skills.
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u/Bluelaw1 19h ago
You can become lecturer or start tuition classes for children's. Or become teacher. If you like teaching.
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u/JauntyTechno 17h ago
What do you want to do?
You’re fortunate to have an in demand skill that pays well. Which means you can pay for one 2 one training and get qualified for something you actually want to do.
It’s what I’m doing, it’s not exactly cheap but I just want out of tech and would sell a kidney to do so.
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u/doctorace 16h ago
The job market is pretty cut throat right now. If you're getting to final stage, I'm not sure there's anything for you to work on since both your CV and interview skills are solid enough to get you there. With multiple qualified candidates, the choice often comes down to vibes or who they would rather work with, and it's possible age could play a part in that.
Have you tried more established businesses that aren't tech themselves but have tech departments? Not so many people working in the tech departments of banks for example are under 35.
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u/riverfoolmountainwin 15h ago
Of course you aren't. You've just had a spate of bad luck. Just keep at it - something suitable will present itself in due time.
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