>> age is red flag It's funny how often I have occasion to say this on HN: I'm a 57 year-old working software engineer. I've never been out of work for a signi

>> age is red flag It's funny how often I have occasion to say this on HN: I'm a 57 year-old working software engineer. I've never been out of work for a significant time since I started doing this professionally in the late 80's. If you want to keep working as an engineer there is plenty of demand. You simply have to stay interested enough to know the things people are looking for. If you have an active and recent resume of relevant work, you think someone is going to turn you down because of some gray hair? I'm sure it happens but I believe it is the exception, not the rule. There are lots of ways to flame out in your 50's. Remaining engaged and actively interested in pursuing your trade is not one of them.