I turn 63 this year. I have 29 years of IT experience in 7 different industries. In the last two yeas I have been a contractor for a state agency doing end user support. I am making a 1/3 of my previous salary. I have been applying to jobs for the last two years and have had a few interviews. I keep hearing "while you have an impressive background we have decided to go with another candidate.". Ageism is alive and well. I have had to supplement my income by working a second job as a security officer. I feel your pain brother.