I have a very talented female friend who has had a terrible time in her field (Advertising) with age discrimination, too.
That’s a big part of the reason my husband and I decided in our mid-40’s to start our own businesses. Yeah, we’re hungry now, but we can’t get fired for being old f@rts, LOL!
I’ve always “worked” for myself. My best interests always came first. If you look at it that way, we’re all “Free Agents” the minute we hit the workforce. I think that’s a big piece of the pie that people fail to understand when planning out their goals for their life.
I’m not saying that your troubles aren’t real; I’m just sayin’ what’s worked for me, as a Boomer.
I’d like to retire before 60, but my job is fun, easy and they actually pay me more than I’m worth.