Well, it looks like I'm done with the corporate world.

[Liberal In Texas]

10. Ahhh, the over 50 and try and get hired somewhere syndrome.

I don't know what you do, but somehow you might be able to use your knowledge to freelance in your field, start your own firm or maybe become a consultant. Also, I know from experience law firms pay big hourly rates for expert witnesses.

I got out of my career at 55 taking an early retirement with a payout. I saw them wanting me out and started to work on getting certified in a support area of the legal profession. I "retired" started to freelance and did some networking at seminars in the field. I did this for over 15 years and I stopped because Covid just ruined the business. I was billing $85/hr. (sometimes as much as $125/hr. depending and a 4 hour min.) working fewer hours a week (heck, only 2 or 3 jobs a week and I was in fat city) and turning down jobs I didn't want to do. I had a great deal of pleasure being in a job that was different and interesting every time. Mostly working in posh law firms but there were a couple of prisons and a lot of doctor's offices.

So, take a breath and consider how you might parlay your skill set into a job where you're not at the mercy of some HR guy.

Good luck!