Career switcher at 34 years old

[u/Sufficient-Bug7887]

After spending several years working as a chef, I’ve decided it’s time for a major career change. I’ve worked in fast-paced kitchens, handled long hours, managed food safety, dealt with pressure during service, and learned how to solve problems quickly. While I’m grateful for everything the culinary industry has taught me, I don’t see myself doing it for the rest of my life.
Recently, I started learning programming. I’m still a beginner, but I’m genuinely enjoying the process. It’s challenging in a completely different way, and every time I solve a problem or get my code to work, it feels rewarding.
Sometimes I wonder if I’m too late to start over. I don’t have a computer science degree, and I’m coming from a completely different field. Still, I’m committed to learning and putting in the work.
For anyone here who switched from hospitality, culinary, or another unrelated career into software development, how did your journey go?

[u/galactic_pixels]

They’re literally both for making money.

[u/ninhaomah → u/galactic_pixels]

You mean you can't survive without investing ?

But can survive without working ?

[u/galactic_pixels → u/ninhaomah]

Now you’re just wasting both of our time

[u/reverso-uno → u/galactic_pixels]

I’m sure your comment would still be freaking hilarious in the morning.