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98 replies	Author	Time	Post
Any DU'ers out there, 55+ looking for a job? [View all]	maveric56	Nov 2012	OP
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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