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Debt Free In IT w/ Mike

Never Too Late: Starting Your IT Career at 41

12 Dec 2025

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Send us a textToday’s episode comes straight from a listener question:They’re 41 years old, thinking about entering the tech field, starting a bootcamp soon, and wanted my honest opinion about beginning an IT career at their age — and what I think about job placement programs.In this episode, I break down the truth about starting a tech career later in life, why being 41 is actually an advantage, and what you should expect when you sign up for a bootcamp. I also talk about the realities of job placement programs and share the mindset you need to make this career transition work.Whether you’re in your 30s, 40s, or beyond — this is your reminder that tech doesn’t care about your age. It cares about your skills, consistency, and execution.What You’ll Learn Today:•Why being 41 makes you a safer and more reliable investment to employers•How tech is full of career switchers (and why 41 is still “early” for a 20+ year career)•The #1 rule of bootcamps: if you start it, finish it•The real truth behind job placement programs•My advice to make a bootcamp actually work in your favorIf you’re serious about breaking into IT, this episode is packed with clarity, direction, and motivation to help you start strong.⸻🛒 My Amazon Store:Books + gear to level up in tech:👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike📬 The Log Files Newsletter:Real tips to break into IT.👉 https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribe⸻#CCNA #NetworkingLabs #CiscoLabs #ITCareer #debtfreeinit 💡 Have a question or a topic suggestion? Drop it in the comments or email me at [email protected]!🌐 Connect with me:📸 Instagram | 🎥 TikTok | 👍 Facebook: @DebtFreeInIT🔗 Website: http://debtfreeinitwithmike.com📌 If this helped you, drop a comment and let me know — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone trying to break into tech 💻Support the Channel: cash.app/$DebtFreeinIT*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission*****************************************Listen to Debt Free in IT w/ Mike******************************************Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: Debt Free In IT w/ MikeGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Website: www.debtfreeinitwithmike.comFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email [email protected] provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/vi35vlFollow me on Social Media (When you add me, inbox me and say What's Up!)IG: @debtfreeinitTikTok: @debtfreeinitLinkedin: Michael BowdenSupport the show

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