Scrap Heap?

I'm starting to wonder if I'm "too old" to regain employment in my "trade"...considering the number of job apps that have led to nil lately ....seems maturity and experience counts for nought eh!...
.....have put myself back in the "job market" after taking some "time off for me"....seems self employment is the only viable option?...think I'll apply for an ABN and put some flyers out ;-)
...and see what happens.