I am 47 and on disability. I became disabled in 2003 and I get mentally ill in 2001. Had a hard time finding work after I became mentally ill. Also I was old, and ageism came into play as well. When I applied for jobs I was told I was overqualified. That is if they bothered to reply back at all.<p>I think when you get older in IT and you don&#x27;t make it into management positions, it is harder to find work. Most companies want recent college graduates because they earn a lower salary and they have all of the latest theories still fresh in their minds.