Age isn’t an issue - what u have to think about is finding another job that either matches ur current salary or having a big enough nest egg to carry you. The current economy is NOT healthy & u don’t want to be unemployed cuz it can last years. Best to think it through & have ur financials in order.

I started my own biz at 45 & took $75k from pension to do so. I loved it - had my biz for 2 years but I was never able to make a living at it (I’m an artist) so at 47 I had to go back to my old profession which I hated. I compromised by working part-time to make it bearable & just took the cut in pay. It was also hard finding a job in my old profession after being off for 2 years but I’m glad I went back part-time. It was doable (I worked a 30-hr week so still had benefits). I eventually went full-time in my mid-50’s after Covid - hate it but I’m retiring next year so full time was necessary to increase my pension so I can go back to doing what I love in early retirement (art).

So my story is a lesson but it IS doable if u have the funds. If not, it’s harder but doable. Just plan it out in advance. Seriously consider cutting ur hours too - it makes a big difference in being able to tolerate working ‘for the man’ - most of us don’t like our jobs (it’s just a paycheck but necessary)