Sua | Thailand
Sua’s Struggle to Keep Up in a Changing World
At 53, Sua found himself at a crossroads. While he had spent decades working in traditional industries, he was feeling increasingly out of place in a world that was becoming more digital. He had never written a single line of code and always viewed software development as something for younger people. But as technology continued to reshape industries, he began to worry—was he becoming obsolete?
Before the Boot Camp: Feeling Left Behind
Sua had spent most of his career managing projects in manufacturing and technology adoption, yet he was always on the outside looking in. He worked with engineers and IT teams who built software, but he himself had no technical skills. Conversations about automation and artificial intelligence left him feeling lost, and he struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of change.
His frustration grew when he found himself relying on others for even basic digital tasks. When his younger colleagues discussed programming, he could barely keep up. Searching for job opportunities, he noticed that more and more roles required coding knowledge—even for positions that weren’t strictly in tech.
Despite his years of experience, he felt stuck. Without digital skills, his career options kept shrinking. But at his age, learning something as complex as software development seemed impossible.
Doubt, Fear, and the Decision to Try
Sua first heard about the Junior Software Developer Boot Camp through an online community, but he hesitated. Would he be the oldest person in the class? Could he even keep up with the fast-paced learning? He had no background in programming, no experience with advanced digital tools, and no idea where to start.
The fear of failure almost kept him from applying, but he knew that if he didn’t take action, he would remain stuck. With a mix of anxiety and determination, he decided to take the leap.
A Tough Road to Learning
From the start, the boot camp was overwhelming. The course moved fast, and the material was completely unfamiliar. While younger classmates picked up coding concepts quickly, Sua struggled to grasp the basics. Debugging felt like solving a puzzle without instructions. He spent long hours outside of class watching online tutorials, reading documentation, and using AI tools like ChatGPT just to keep up.
The self-doubt didn’t go away overnight. Many times, he wondered if he had made a mistake. But through sheer persistence—asking questions, practicing daily, and refusing to give up—he slowly started to improve.
A New Beginning
Completing the program was more than a technical achievement—it proved he could still learn, adapt, and build a future in the digital world. Now, Sua is looking at new opportunities in tech, proving that even at 53, it’s never too late to start over.
