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The term "35-year-old crisis" has been thrown around to describe a worrying trend that hit young coders earlier than expected. Many programmers in their 20s lost their positions before even securing enough savings for big life milestones like home ownership. A 28-year-old who held prestigious degrees and was employed for two years recounts his shock at being laid off, highlighting how rapidly the tech landscape shifted from one of growth to decline.