I am a 56-year-old woman. Everybody about 40-plus was forced out at a previous workplace within a short time. I set myself to diligently learning new skills. I networked. I tried new things. I followed recommendations from the best sources. I worked hard. I reinvented myself.

Sorry, no happy ending. I'm still fucked financially. Nobody values my experience, drive, talent or skills. Quite the opposite. I DO NOT KNOW ANYBODY MY AGE WHO HAS HAD THE EXPERIENCE YOU DESCRDIBE. NOT ONE.