>... and it seems saying "I can catch up in a few weeks/months" doesn't cut it anymore these days. Being 50 years old doesn't help much either probably. A lot

>... and it seems saying "I can catch up in a few weeks/months" doesn't cut it anymore these days. Being 50 years old doesn't help much either probably. A lot of companies have job postings that have wording to the effect of "you are proficient in xyz or are willing to learn xyz", and I see it often enough for senior positions. When I see it in the latter case, I view it as an excellent signal of a chill, mature team. Like you I believe it should work that way. Barring the most urgent scenarios, it's largely bullshit to reject senior talent that's capable of deep diving on new stacks rapidly. Best of luck to you.