1) Have a friend (more better) who can hire you. It's usually better to look for programming work when you're employed. 2) Work (or rather, look for work) remo

1) Have a friend (more better) who can hire you. It's usually better to look for programming work when you're employed. 2) Work (or rather, look for work) remotely; this is already mentioned. 3) Work through a contracting company, preferably owned by you. Let somebody else - maybe much younger if needed - do negotiations with customer companies. After those companies start seeing your work, age issues can be reduced.