I am going into a second round interview for PNC Bank as Software Engineer (Java) role. I'm feeling nervous but good nonetheless. Are there any tips or anything you would be willing to share with me?

Favoritism is a serious issue in some companies. People only listen to what they want to hear and are unwilling to accept different ideas or suggestions during discussions. When someone expresses an opposing opinion, they may end up being excluded or sidelined indirectly.

Is there anyone else who experiences age-based discrimination at work? I'm in my mid-20s, and have been working with seniors who think I'm still too junior to understand complex tasks. I definitely have the expertise, but I can't seem to change their perception. How can I convince others that my skill level is more important than my age?

Is anyone else nervous about getting pushed out of tech as you age? I love software engineering and can’t imagine doing anything else, but I worry the industry won't love me back in ten or fifteen years. Is this a realistic fear, or is it just standard mid-career anxiety?

In my ten years as a software engineer, I’ve discovered a bizarre trend that smooth projects often get less recognition than chaotic ones. It may be due to a perception that it must have been an easy project if it was so smooth. On the other hand, projects with multiple day follows, dramatic reverts, etc get a ton more visibility. Have others seen this on their organization?