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39. I don't know if this helps...

Mon Sep 14, 2020, 02:12 PM

Sep 2020

but I have been pouring over job posting for quite some time, and notice there are quite a few customer service jobs that can be done remotely (from home). Not sure if they pay what you need or if that is even your cup of tea, but at least it is a chance at a job where you don't have to put your health at risk from Covid.

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I need some hope. Seriously. Will things get better under Biden? [View all] hamsterjill Sep 2020 OP

Things are always better under a Democrat. Working on 59 and needing a job I have the same concerns LizBeth Sep 2020 #1

It's very real. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #16

It is scary. I am still on UI and may get the 300 3-5 weeks, or not. But figure I am covered LizBeth Sep 2020 #33

When Clarence Thomas was head of the EEOC, he pretty much destroyed that. SharonAnn Sep 2020 #66

How could they not? MrsCoffee Sep 2020 #2

I'm sure they will, generally, but my post has to do with time. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #18

Not a doubt in my mind that things will get better if we elect Biden. LisaL Sep 2020 #3

Yes. GeorgeGist Sep 2020 #4

For starters: they will stop getting worse. Aristus Sep 2020 #5

He will have a lot of people helping him. It will get much, much better katmondoo Sep 2020 #6

On daunting as it will be... lame54 Sep 2020 #7

Well put. cwydro Sep 2020 #23

It depends on what you mean by "things" and "better." WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2020 #8

Best wishes to you.... PoliticAverse Sep 2020 #9

Thank you. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #44

we will need a massive federal investment in public works to fix the damage 0rganism Sep 2020 #10

This is what I'm hoping Biden will do. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #21

Besides reversing The Butcher of Maralago's executive orders and replacing all of his appointees, List left Sep 2020 #50

Yes it is a hell of a mess. gibraltar72 Sep 2020 #11

I hope you are right. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #24

Don't forget things got better after Obama/Biden were elected... Spazito Sep 2020 #12

Biden would be a good start, but getting a majority in the Senate is critical as well. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2020 #13

Are you willing to take any job? hauckeye Sep 2020 #14

at that age, who wants to work in an 'out in public' job? consider_this Sep 2020 #19

The problem with this is hamsterjill Sep 2020 #31

I don't know if this helps... consider_this Sep 2020 #39

I can work in a hotel with 80-100 bodies in a small lobby and people in our face sitting in covid LizBeth Sep 2020 #35

About 6 years ago, someone close to me lost their job at about age 60 DFW Sep 2020 #15

I have no expense that I can get rid of. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #32

This is another thing. I have cut living expense as low as I can, literally. I haven't had LizBeth Sep 2020 #38

Thank you. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #42

+1 LizBeth Sep 2020 #43

Fellow Texans here hamsterjill. Take DFW's words to heart. 7wo7rees Sep 2020 #45

Here's hoping you get lucky. DFW Sep 2020 #46

Things will get better under a Biden admin. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #17

You are valuable. You are not terribly old. You have skills. LuckyCharms Sep 2020 #20

Can you hold out for another year? shanti Sep 2020 #22

Uber and Grub Hub while you look for work? sarcasmo Sep 2020 #25

Hell yeah things will be better. LakeArenal Sep 2020 #26

Yes. Things will get demonstrably better rather quickly. Yavin4 Sep 2020 #27

He will try to make things better. Having the Congress controlled by Democrats will help JI7 Sep 2020 #28

What State are you in ? JI7 Sep 2020 #29

I'm in Texas. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #34

Being in Texas makes it more Difficult since the Republicans in office often deny JI7 Sep 2020 #67

Yes. We have real winners in charge. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #69

I don't know how far you are from 62, but you can start getting SS at that age. cwydro Sep 2020 #30

It's up to us to hold their feet to the fire Fiendish Thingy Sep 2020 #36

Well BGBD Sep 2020 #37

Of course things will get better Blecht Sep 2020 #40

I don't think you can wait.. stillcool Sep 2020 #41

Good question. H2O Man Sep 2020 #47

There used to be a guy on DU, out of work seven years, hundreds upon hundreds of resume sent out. shrike3 Sep 2020 #48

I got locked out from the hack in 2016 too. JanMichael Sep 2020 #53

My original ID was Shrike, so this one's not too different. shrike3 Sep 2020 #54

I remember you, btw. Not so much what you posted, but your user name. n/t shrike3 Sep 2020 #55

Yes! Rice4VP Sep 2020 #49

I'm hoping as part of his enhancements to the ACA, he'll change eligibility age for Medicare beaglelover Sep 2020 #51

Lowering Medicare to 60 or 55 would be a great help. appalachiablue Sep 2020 #65

Agreed. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #70

I sincerely hope so. AngryOldDem Sep 2020 #52

He really WILL have the "best people." Remember that. There is such a reservoir of talent in CTyankee Sep 2020 #56

Thanks! I hope so. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #60

Yes and the people will rejoice! What a wonderful feeling it will be just to breathe the fresh air CTyankee Sep 2020 #61

Things will get better. Just stopping the daily chaos and crafting policy that involves Blue_true Sep 2020 #57

I do believe if Biden is elected there will be renewed optimism in the future.. honest.abe Sep 2020 #58

Absolutely Generic Brad Sep 2020 #59

Ah, Fleetwood Mac and Bill Clinton! LOL hamsterjill Sep 2020 #62

Sure Generic Brad Sep 2020 #64

That's awesome!!! Good for you. hamsterjill Sep 2020 #68

They might at least stop getting worse Klaralven Sep 2020 #63