I fit into this category. I had consulted for the government, biotech, tech both large and small, healthcare and tech startups and other business for about a decade.
At the young age of 54, I decided to reenter the work force due to various factors (e.g. clients slow to pay). I scoured the job boards, applied to 8 companies, got 6 phone screens, 5 on sites with 5 offers. I accepted an IT Director position at a 20 person startup. I was easily the oldest person at the company by 20 years. I hated being called “Sir.” We had a successful exit - sale of the company in 2015. During my tenure at the company, it allowed me to extend my personal network - mentor companies. Currently, I am a co-founder of a company hoping to release an integral product for Enterprises which will address a decades old computational issue.
I think the key is having a resume which fits the job description, be open to learning new stuff.
I work because I like to work, I do have hobbies. But, I’ve this huge desire to keep doing more.
That’s an excellent success story. Good on you! I’ve been in-house counsel, including the role of general counsel, for several tech/software companies, and I can tell you I know what it’s like to be the “gray hair” and voice of reason. I love the millennial’s energy, and they need my practicality. (Truth be told, I don’t feel or look the 58 yrs I’m turning this month- not when I’m about to hit my goal of 104 pull-ups and 208 push-ups in my P90X3 workout by my birthday!) I don’t plan to quit working until I physically have to, hopefully in the distant future.