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In reply to the discussion: Any DU'ers out there, 55+ looking for a job? [View all]lib2DaBone
(8,124 posts)53. Yes, if you are 55 or over......
If you are 55 or over.. you are not wanted by any business.
They can't come right out and tell you because it is age discrimination.
They are afraid if you are over 55, that you are going to drive up their health insurance.
I have filled out thousands of applications... al the same.
You are not wanted if over 55. And best of all.. Congress is talking about raising the retirement age to 70!
I have arthritis very bad.... and I will be dragging myself thru the employment line...while our politicians revel in free health care, free gyms, free limo, 4 weeks or more vacation....
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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
what is that? oh I googled. As an independednt contractor, I can't get anything
robinlynne
Nov 2012
#48
I really hate that - so I have to pretend I'm younger to even get a foot in the door?
ebayfool
Nov 2012
#16
Chris Matthews blonde; I know a guy who had prematurely silver hair and I told him to
ErikJ
Nov 2012
#34
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
yes, indeed--my daughter started with the CNA, and she's going to school in January
librechik
Nov 2012
#93
Are you willing to relocate? Could your skills transfer to designing things for drilling rigs
TexasBushwhacker
Nov 2012
#68
You may try re-training. Health care jobs are supposed to be in high demand, plus the
bluestate10
Nov 2012
#63
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