Trial lesson aged 29, 7 years to qualify, CPL/IR aged 36 and an airline job within a few months. And that was via modular training and without having to pay for a type rating.
I’m nothing special, and I know quite a few others with similar stories. Turboprop operators in particular are often happy with older candidates, as they are more likely to stick around and not leave to fly an Airbus at the first opportunity. For what it’s worth, I think timing (as in timing the job market) and determination are much more important factors than age in securing your first job.