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Ms. Toad

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14. I had more difficulty finding a job in my 40s

Sat Jul 24, 2021, 02:24 AM

Jul 2021

With a resume that included #1 in my law school class, and #1 in the state on the bar exam.

Thirteen years later, at age 57 I applied for exactly one job (and was given the job), and at age 60 I was given a promotion that required me to compete with outside applicants in a national job search.

It is harder after age 40 (that's why age discrimination starts at that age), and my spouse has not been gainfully employed since she was in her 50s. But - age is not always the deciding factor (or even a factor).

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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

I am right there with your mother in law at 59. Just a simple clerical/reception job. LizBeth Jul 2021 #6

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

In reality, there are lots of jobs out there, and plenty of companies are happy to hire PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #8

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