I dont think you need to be in your 50`s or 60`s to see the changes. i agree there is probably more change to see, but in my mid 30`s, thoroughly enjoying my flying career, so far left to go, so much left to do, but i have been involved in aviation since 18 and even i can see the changes for the worse, terms and conditions whittled away, red tape and new legislations over the top.
Makes me wonder where it will all end up in 20 years time and i find myself in your positions, will i just want to escape? I do hope that i will still miss it all when i retire!!