What career opportunities are available in physics for older individuals?

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In a prior life, I was a top physics student working toward an undergraduate major in Physics. I completed my program but lost my sense of direction along the way, and I've been wandering with poor aim ever since. I launched my professional career in software technology related to computer animation, bounced around in engineering for a few years, then shifted gears to technical training and teaching. I now work primarily as a private STEM tutor.

I'm interested in getting involved with some USAPhO training and coaching, and possibly finding a way to bring more of my physics background into a renewed career focus. Seems like there aren't too many career opportunities in physics for us older folks, though. I miss the camaraderie and world view of those I knew back in the day.
 
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