I've seen what my career was like at 48, and at 55. Still guessing at what it will be at 62, but I'm not very worried.
> that demand tapers off rapidly after 40, when ageism comes up.
I haven't seen ageism come up. I've seen that I'm a pretty expensive guy, because 35 years of experience has value. But not every employer needs that, and those that don't hire someone less expensive. That's not ageism.
That is lower demand for people over 40, though. On the other hand, the supply is lower, too.
> that demand tapers off rapidly after 40, when ageism comes up.
I haven't seen ageism come up. I've seen that I'm a pretty expensive guy, because 35 years of experience has value. But not every employer needs that, and those that don't hire someone less expensive. That's not ageism.
That is lower demand for people over 40, though. On the other hand, the supply is lower, too.