Computer Science for an "Old Fart" Possible?

Nerter
Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:59:04 +0000

For someone in their 30’s, whose last math class was statistics in undergraduate (not calculus as most do) and with a vague interest in possibly doing a post-bac/2nd degree in CS, what can you guys tell me about the major/field in terms of?:

a.) Job market
b.) What do computer scientists do?
c.) Does age matter for trying to do this work or getting hired?
d.) Difficulty of work?

Really appreciate any input you all could provide.

p.s. For quick background, I graduated in the social sciences and liberal arts, but went to work in our family restaurant business as a co-owner for approx. a decade now, so have not really worked in any science or technology field, but simply have a general interest in it now that I’m selling my ownership to siblings.