Honest guide to changing career into IT at 50 in the UK. Real answers on whether it is realistic, and the practical path in.
The question "is it too late at 50" comes up often, and the honest answer is no. Entry-level IT support hiring genuinely values reliability, communication and life experience, qualities that only grow with age, not something that expires. People successfully move into IT in their 50s every year, and your decades of work experience are a real asset, not something to hide.
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