Most studios seem to be composed of developers whose ages range anywhere between their 20s to their 40s. But it's rare for working developers to be older than that. Not many people seem to reach retirement age as a game developer.
The "why" of this is easily guessed at, though it's not really what I'm wondering here. The common answer is "burn out," which again points toward the unhealthy working conditions of game development and the need for unionization in the industry. The ebb and flow of development cycles also forces workers to relocate to new studios and cities fairly often, rather than remaining with one studio for the duration of their career.
But for now, where do all of those people go? What kind of work do they transition into? Do you know of any stories of people changing their careers after game development?
The "why" of this is easily guessed at, though it's not really what I'm wondering here. The common answer is "burn out," which again points toward the unhealthy working conditions of game development and the need for unionization in the industry. The ebb and flow of development cycles also forces workers to relocate to new studios and cities fairly often, rather than remaining with one studio for the duration of their career.
But for now, where do all of those people go? What kind of work do they transition into? Do you know of any stories of people changing their careers after game development?