I need some perspective... (long story)

There is no such thing as "loyalty to the employee" any more, but the employee is frowned upon by the employer if they don't jump through hoops for them. I've been in the same situation (layed off) 3 times in the last 7 years. I know I'm what they call "the older employee" (60), and must employers consider that age area a liability. They supposedly cannot discriminate due to age, but lets face it, when you have as much gray hair as I do, they know you aren't a 30 year old. Don't get me wrong, I actually enjoy my chosen profession and I like being in the field, not an office. And, luckily the telecommunications area I work in always has room for experienced techs in the field.