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brokechris

(192 posts)
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Mon Nov 19, 2012, 08:49 PM
Nov 2012

I am only a few short years younger than you--and long term unemployed in Northern California.

This thread has some great advice!

I am looking, too. trayfoot Nov 2012 #1
Many people will lie to you aletier_v Nov 2012 #75
Last 2 jobs I had they didn't bother to lie about age discrimination... Eleanors38 Nov 2012 #78
I was lucky and found one back in June after working 20+ years for one company. Have you still_one Nov 2012 #2
Linked in is a great way to see who is within a few of spheres of influence. Snarkoleptic Nov 2012 #65
I used Glassdoor.com, indeed.com, careerbuilder, and monster. Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #81
I'm so sorry. rivegauche Nov 2012 #3
I'm almost 62, and I've been out of work since 2009.... OldDem2012 Nov 2012 #4
I make too much for food stamps. maveric56 Nov 2012 #10
No advice right now, but let's keep this thread kicked. K and R n/t Smarmie Doofus Nov 2012 #5
Yes LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #6
Not working out real well JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2012 #7
Employment Development Dept. State of CA maveric56 Nov 2012 #11
what is that? oh I googled. As an independednt contractor, I can't get anything robinlynne Nov 2012 #48
To get your foot in the door... MANative Nov 2012 #8
That's really helpful, thanks. rivegauche Nov 2012 #9
You're welcome - hope your friend will find them useful! n/t MANative Nov 2012 #12
I really hate that - so I have to pretend I'm younger to even get a foot in the door? ebayfool Nov 2012 #16
It sucks entirely; there's no doubt about it. MANative Nov 2012 #20
Chris Matthews blonde; I know a guy who had prematurely silver hair and I told him to ErikJ Nov 2012 #34
Gotta do what you gotta do... Hulk Nov 2012 #58
Be careful with this advice. enlightenment Nov 2012 #37
The background checks are typically done... MANative Nov 2012 #59
It's about not letting them put you in a box, appearing active, vibrant and in touch with the times bettyellen Nov 2012 #82
I work for this agency. Call their 800 number to see if they are avail in CA graywarrior Nov 2012 #13
Thank you so much. maveric56 Nov 2012 #14
Let me know because if they don't service that area, I can ask my HQ graywarrior Nov 2012 #15
I'm in the SCSEP program here in Oregon. Living the Dream. WheelWalker Nov 2012 #47
get a nurse's aid certificate. librechik Nov 2012 #17
even better KatyMan Nov 2012 #92
yes, indeed--my daughter started with the CNA, and she's going to school in January librechik Nov 2012 #93
Title V provides Senior Community Service Employment Program in all 50 states Melinda Nov 2012 #18
I'm sorry, I wish I could give you some good news. Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #19
That's pretty much 2naSalit Nov 2012 #85
What do/did you do? n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #87
Well... 2naSalit Nov 2012 #96
I was laid off a few months after 9/11 at age 48 magical thyme Nov 2012 #21
Try temping, agency work or contracting. Or - start your own business. geckosfeet Nov 2012 #22
I have top secretarial skills Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #41
I like your idea of starting your own business. 7wo7rees Nov 2012 #62
hmm, that sounds interesting shanti Nov 2012 #64
Any kind you can swing. Courrier. Pizza. Florist. Auto parts. Groceries. geckosfeet Nov 2012 #71
Wow I feel for you mrsadm Nov 2012 #23
I've been getting by, barely, with freelance work. Jim Lane Nov 2012 #24
What are your job skills? beachgirl2365 Nov 2012 #25
Maritime engineering (US Naval ships in san diego) maveric56 Nov 2012 #33
Are you willing to relocate? Could your skills transfer to designing things for drilling rigs TexasBushwhacker Nov 2012 #68
heres one Cartoonist Nov 2012 #26
Not at the moment, thought I'm always on the ragged edge... Xipe Totec Nov 2012 #27
Similar boat as you adieu Nov 2012 #28
I got lucky ThoughtCriminal Nov 2012 #29
dont know what to offer but best wishes argiel1234 Nov 2012 #30
This over 55 DUer has been out of work Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #31
I'm one of those millions in the same boat. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #42
On the rare occasion that we do get an actual interview, Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #50
Most of my interviews have been over the phone. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #90
you're a boomer, right? shanti Nov 2012 #66
Yep! Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #69
+1 Downwinder Nov 2012 #91
kick DonRedwood Nov 2012 #32
Big K&R defacto7 Nov 2012 #35
Drop Cobra... femrap Nov 2012 #36
3rd world living. ErikJ Nov 2012 #38
bookmarking brokechris Nov 2012 #39
Even though it can be rough Iwillnevergiveup Nov 2012 #40
I don't advise this- ruffburr Nov 2012 #43
I've been cleaning houses. notadmblnd Nov 2012 #44
+1 Dalai_1 Nov 2012 #45
K & R. Very important topic. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2012 #46
Buy a franchise? Bennyboy Nov 2012 #49
I'm 65 with three degrees. Things got so bad at work that rzemanfl Nov 2012 #51
UPS Is hiring donco Nov 2012 #52
Yes, if you are 55 or over...... lib2DaBone Nov 2012 #53
Yup. It's a hard unpleasant truth when you stumble into it. aletier_v Nov 2012 #76
It's a form of 2naSalit Nov 2012 #86
I see much of myself in your words. 99Forever Nov 2012 #89
What I discovered 2naSalit Nov 2012 #97
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #54
find a support group, remain positive. grantcart Nov 2012 #55
I'm 46 and employed as a teacher, but... gadjitfreek Nov 2012 #56
Sell on Ebay - no, you don't get insurance - but... jillan Nov 2012 #57
federal gov't hires us old folk NMDemDist2 Nov 2012 #60
my bro shanti Nov 2012 #61
You may try re-training. Health care jobs are supposed to be in high demand, plus the bluestate10 Nov 2012 #63
If I were looking, I'd dye my hair and lie on my resume. Seriously Poiuyt Nov 2012 #67
I'm not 55 or over or even in that vicinity yet. But Kick Against Agism!!! vaberella Nov 2012 #70
I'm 45 and part time employee and looking for a job with health insurance cherish44 Nov 2012 #72
I'm 55 Timbuk3 Nov 2012 #73
K&R L 99Forever Nov 2012 #74
dying the hair works CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #77
Earlier this yr was unemployed for a month. Got a job. I'm 58. Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #79
I wound up going with a contract house for awhile dflprincess Nov 2012 #80
No, unless you strike gold but I have some thoughts TheKentuckian Nov 2012 #83
Lost my full-time job in 2009. Unemployed or underemployed since. tilsammans Nov 2012 #84
Don't worry about that. Many of us have multiple degrees with outstanding qualifications Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #88
Lost my last "job" five years ago. They said that due to the meds I was taking for oneshooter Nov 2012 #94
Are you a Veteran by chance? Corgigal Nov 2012 #95
The only contacts I have sadly are here in Maryland. Xyzse Nov 2012 #98
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