Learn or leave the market

profitable fields that you can get into at this age:
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starting your own business (including multi- level marketing);
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product/project management;
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teaching the younger generation;
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taking up Digital Marketing;
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sales, communications and independent project management.
Older people will find it easier to begin a career in new and dynamic 

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startups. 
Startups, unlike more stable companies or public corpora-
tions, are more flexible and lenient. They are open to different ideas 
and people, regardless of their age. Startups are not biased towards 
any particular gender, marital status, let alone, age group. You should 
use this to your advantage! Expertise and experience are your main 
weapons and require constant improvement. The modern world 
is ever-changing and digital technologies are in every business. If you 
know relevant information and trends, consider yourself in business.
Other older people might not be very active users of devices in the era 
of automation and computers, but you will have to be. First, you will 
need to master mobile apps and software that facilitate work in your 
field.
Before you start looking for a new field of work or openings, you should 
ask yourself a few questions. Write down your answers and take 
your time to reread and rethink them later. You might want to change 
or expand some of your answers.
What do I like to do most? What could I, in theory, do even for 
free, and still enjoy my work?
What natural and acquired talents and skills do I have? What 
am I experienced at (write down your experience in all areas)? 
What connections do I have? What hobbies?
How much money would I like to be making in the next 
3 to 6 months? A few years? Write down your answers 
as specific numbers.
What limiting factors do I have (health, lack of personal trans-
port, lack of satisfactory computer skills, etc.)?
How many more years do I want to work?
No matter how you answer these questions, there is one unique skill 
you need to change your life. This skill is