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There is nothing quite as depressing as feeling as if you have wasted the past 20 years of your life. That's exactly how I felt at the beginning of this year when, at the age of 54, I was trying to find a job.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Aug 6, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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