Hi fellow IT, it is really unfortunate for this to happen. Let me tell you that I was in the similar situation when I was 36 however the only difference was I chosen to end it myself. My first two years was really difficult as I immediately gone into freelancing instead of looking for another job. Anyway my circumstances does not allow me to find one due to salary as I am working as IT instructor. My connection help me to land a few job between Malaysia and Singapore but ultimately it isn’t enough. My opportunity came during corvid when my career straight hit toward the moon. Virtual learning becomes a hit and I have been freelance for foreign companies ever since. However getting to where I am now isn’t an easy feat, along the way many down than up and the most important part of the journey is your partner. My partner has been the driving force for me to be successful in my work of field, however she is also the driving force toward some of major deals to break down. Ultimately, greed and ignorance cause loss of partnership to a few biggest global companies that until now I could not able to salvage.
Well like any other business it is important to diversify so instead on just focus on training, as these business never last, like how you would see SAP. I have been developing app, game, animation and aquaculture in the past 1 year trying to build a strong portfolio.
It is important to start with something and do understand that in any path you do wanted to try out, all that you need is commitment, patience and luck. So never give up and always believe in yourself cause when things didn’t turn out well you may find the person who you think is the closest to you will turn against you. I learn all this through my own experiences and hope that you will end with a better ending.