At 50, I lost my high-flying fashion career of three decades and ended up on benefits. After applying for 150 roles with not one reply, I was in despair...and I know why so many women my age are in the same panic-stricken position ⊖

Ex-Elle Magazine editor Stacey Duguid spiralled after the collapse of her marriage. She lost her job, her riches and spent months applying for more than 150 jobs, but to no avail....