I was 35 when I got my comm. and have not spent a day without employment since. I have worked for 4 companies all of which I left for a better offer on my way up the ladder. The trick is not age, at 40 you still have 20 years of service to offer. It is getting the hours to get the first job. Dont ever feel you have less to offer than a younger person, always project that you have more to offer. Maturity is a big plus in this industry. Good luck.