>"I think being in IT and in my 50's is a tremendous advantage." I believe you, but can't help but wonder if you find that potential employers see it this way

>"I think being in IT and in my 50's is a tremendous advantage." I believe you, but can't help but wonder if you find that potential employers see it this way as well? Some companies (Facebook comes to mind..) are reluctant to even hire people in their 30s, as they are not as receptive to "free pizza/code till 10pm" working style. Once you've reached the kids & mortgage stage, unless you're a genius or an executive, your choices are severely limited as far as startups go.