Undoubtedly some old-fart designers will come on here proclaiming they’re doing well. For most, design careers fall apart by age 40.
It’s been discussed before. And that’s one of the great aspects of the international CORE community; everyone benefits from the experiences of our members of all ages groups.
Senior Level Career, Where Does One Go?
Confessions of a 30-Something Industrial Designer
"Too Much Experience", “Not a good fit” at 40
Am I too Old to Start an I.D. degree program?
Looking For a Design Job and Over 40
There are others.
You’ve been warned.
Not for the first time.
BTW, welcome to the boards Dan.