Doug, where do you live? It seems incongruous that you have not been able to find a job at 55. Where I live, you would be snatched up and "forced" to work way more hours than you want! The company I worked for pretty much went out of business three years ago. I was 62. I actually had people calling me and asking if I wanted to work for them. I was able to pick and choose. I ended up working (still there) as an instructor for a day program for adults with mental and physical disabilities. I haven't had time to suffer from anything but TB -- tired butt from running it off! So the answer to the question, "who hired old white guys these days?" is ... just about everyone. No, you may not find the exact same job you had in your prime or earn the same money, but you will find an outlet that will send depression and anxiety out the window.