"I know I could have climbed the career ladder in my position as a software engineer, but there was something lacking in terms of job satisfaction. My decade in the field included working for two archaeological firms on large projects for the transportation authority in Washington state and FEMA's disaster response teams."
"There is a tendency for older people to internalize their technical struggles as a personal shortcoming. So often with tech, it's not the person involved, but the equipment."
"Nobody uses floppy discs anymore. If you've got a virus on your computer, for example, you can't spend two hours on the phone talking to an AI virtual assistant to figure out these issues."
"Grasping technology is also rewarding to them because it combats loneliness."
Adrian Amora, a former software engineer, left his job to start a software development company focused on enhancing human connections in technology. He found fulfillment in assisting older adults with their tech challenges, particularly at The Watermark, a senior living community in Portland. Amora emphasizes that many older individuals view their tech struggles as personal failures, while he believes the issue often lies with the technology itself. His work not only helps retrieve lost data but also combats loneliness among seniors.
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