Whirlygig - what a rediculous thing to say and how condescending.
Maybe you're speaking for yourself, but don't tie everyone else into it.
As for 'oldie going for it' - you should ask yourself why you would value the opinion of faceless strangers.
Pilots have got to where they are in a myriad of different ways with different challenges on the way.
One thing that's not up for debate is the state of the job market in the aviation industry.
Don't be a fool. Do some work. At least it will prove to Whirlygig that some 40 year olds are capable of conscious thought and, when pushed, can make a decision without commitee.