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In reply to the discussion: Any DU'ers out there, 55+ looking for a job? [View all]KatyMan
(4,147 posts)92. even better
enroll in a one year vocational nurse (LVN or LPN) and your salary and job prospects will increase. There are a lot of two year degrees that work in the healthcare sector- respiratory therapist; RN; physical therapist assistant, etc. They offer a good return on the 1 or 2 year investment. Many of these programs are offered at night and/or weekends.
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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