I discovered programing as a kid with my Atari 520 STe.
GFA GBasic was my holly grail at the time, and I had my best programming experience back then.
So that's how all that started. Then I took a special orientation at school and found a job quickly.
I am 38 now, and I am still learning every day.
I don't even get paid well despite my experience, but the fun factor is real ;)