After some frustrating experiences applying and interviewing for jobs at the kind of startup-sized companies where I’ve spent my entire career, and fearing that my age might be a factor (I’m about to turn 40), I applied on a job at a Fortune 500 and had an offer a few days later.

The pay, benefits, and work/life balance are excellent, to the point that I have some regret over not exploring this avenue sooner.

Oh, and now I’m younger than most of my coworkers again. I don’t think ageism is a thing here.