Too Old to Hire? Maybe It’s Time to Hire Yourself.
Why Experience May Be Your Greatest Entrepreneurial Advantage There’s a strange phenomenon in today’s job market. At 35, you’re experienced. At 45, you’re seasoned. At 55, apparently, you’re supposed to be considering a comfortable rocking chair. Never mind that you’ve spent decades solving problems, managing people, building relationships, and surviving enough corporate reorganizations to qualify as an expert in organizational chaos. Suddenly, you’re sending out hundreds of résumés, navigating automated hiring systems, and being interviewed by someone young enough to be your grandchild. Welcome to ageism. For professionals over 45 or 50, finding meaningful employment can become increasingly frustrating. Employers may say they value experience, but hiring decisions don’t always reflect that enthusiasm. Here’s a radical thought: What if your next career move isn’t finding another job, but building your own business? Before you panic, entrepreneurship doesn’t necessarily mean mortgaging your house, hiring twenty employees, or inventing the next revolutionary
