Why do you consider yourself too old for the apprentice route Felix?
At my age, whilst I appreciate any job for a low houred pilot will come with a low income I would like to at least be in a cockpit building up my hours and working towards the higher pay. I have a family to support.
I can see why it would be a great route for a 20 something with no real world work experience but I did my time as an office junior long ago.