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7. At 63, I've had one interview this summer

Thu Jul 22, 2021, 11:06 AM

Jul 2021

For a position that pays one third and requires me to move across the country. On my own dime.

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For Those Who Think That Jobs Are Being Handed Out Door To Door [View all] Mrs. Claw Jul 2021 OP

Good jobs - hell no there aren't a lot of them available. lark Jul 2021 #1

Same as it ever was.... Diamond_Dog Jul 2021 #2

Living Wage/Benefits Jobs modrepub Jul 2021 #3

In my mind, most of the economy.... paleotn Jul 2021 #4

It all depends on what type of job she is looking for. former9thward Jul 2021 #5

At 63, I've had one interview this summer RainCaster Jul 2021 #7

Same age. Haven't worked in 15 years LittleGirl Jul 2021 #9

"Pull yourself up by your bootstraps" h2ebits Jul 2021 #10

This is the truth. Age discrimination has not changed. Politicub Jul 2021 #11

I have no skills rownesheck Jul 2021 #12

Depends on your location and skills MichMan Jul 2021 #13

I had more difficulty finding a job in my 40s Ms. Toad Jul 2021 #14