A UC Berkeley graduate with degrees in both mathematics and computer science, the 55-year-old programmer had dozens of projects and work opportunities lined up throughout the ’80s and ’90s.
But now he runs the risk of becoming homeless. He lives in a cheap, temporary room in the East Bay, but not for much longer. The building he lives in is under foreclosure, and he’ll need to find new living arrangements within the next few months.
He’s unemployed, and his resume isn’t getting any traction.
https://www.businessinsider.com/what-happens-to-older-developers-2014-3