When age prevents career advancement: The joys of working for yourself

After struggling to land the right job, some women over 50 are taking their careers into their own hands and finding professional gratification on a new level.

By Amy Gesenhues

Ten years ago, I made a major career transition. After spending nearly two decades in marketing, I left my director-level role to accept a writing position on an editorial team that covered the digital marketing space. Instead of “doing” marketing, I wrote about it.

It was a dream come true and remains one of the best career moves of my …