text: what should you do when you are made redundant and over 50? what should a person do if they have been made redundant and are over the age of 50. held. a mangerial position at his point, is educated has creative hobbies, needs to work because they have no money depend on how much risks you are willing to take. if i were in your shoe, i would use my creativity to start a business. choose a good location, set a reasonable price, and smile.