I feel you. I am also part of the I.T.-mageddon. I was laid off from a contract in December right before Christmas. I was given the benefit of a month's notice so I immediately began applying for new opportunities. I am still yet to find something. I have lots of relevant experience but, with that background, it's obvious I am a "bit" older. I did have a job offer that was supposed to begin on March 1 but, coincidentally, after I sent a photo in to be used on the company badge (which I would need to log in to my company laptop) the offer went away. I was told that they were experiencing a "hiring freeze". That could be the legitimate reason but, after checking out the company board out here, I am not so sure. I am 55 - will turn 56 later this year. I look a few years younger but I feel that isn't enough. Not to mention, I built my career on an Associate's Degree, more college later for specific topics and lots of on-the-job experience which I proactively sought out. I developed a reputation for being able to pick things up quickly. That attribute has kept me working for 22+ years. I don't think it will be enough this time so I am looking at my options to pivot. I refuse to go into any (more) debt to go back to college at this late stage of the game. I registered a business and am working on building that up. I will figure something out. I always do but it's like the Hunger Games out there right now. Good luck!