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8. Yikes. So sorry to hear this.

Reply to Hong Kong Cavalier (Original post)

Thu Feb 17, 2022, 03:38 PM

Feb 2022

Hope your job search lands a new position soon, one that's better than the job you're leaving.

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I was just let go from my job two days ago. Awesome. [View all] Hong Kong Cavalier Feb 2022 OP

Bummer! ProfessorGAC Feb 2022 #1

eLearning. We did custom training for various clients. Hong Kong Cavalier Feb 2022 #6

He Learned Bad Habits ProfessorGAC Feb 2022 #9

Can you go into consulting? NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #38

Don't think you'll have any problem finding work. Tommymac Feb 2022 #43

Sorry you lost your job. Hopefully you will Emile Feb 2022 #2

Wishing you the best of luck Wicked Blue Feb 2022 #3

Best of luck to you! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #4

I was there a few years ago. hurple Feb 2022 #5

I became unemployed at the same age. lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #7

Yikes. So sorry to hear this. crickets Feb 2022 #8

Good luck to you. You will find something better, I'm sure. LoisB Feb 2022 #10

I was in this industry for years. Just sent you a private message. Nanuke Feb 2022 #11

What location Jerry2144 Feb 2022 #12

That sucks hibbing Feb 2022 #13

I've lost more than one job over the course SilverDawg Feb 2022 #14

Good luck! barbtries Feb 2022 #15

Craptastic. I hear you. ancianita Feb 2022 #16

Sorry, but it's a goodtime to find a job. GOOD LUCK! 634-5789 Feb 2022 #17

I think there is something better in your near future! MLAA Feb 2022 #18

Is FIRE in the cards? Shermann Feb 2022 #19

I lost my last job at 62.... getagrip_already Feb 2022 #20

I've done major retrainings for new industries twice, as well as Hortensis Feb 2022 #21

Reorganizing a company of less than 100 people? DFW Feb 2022 #22

Independent Consultant. Charge 30 dollars an hour to answer phone calls and text messages Volaris Feb 2022 #23

Absolutely this! Random Boomer Feb 2022 #44

OP here: Thank you EVERYONE for all the positive words, suggestions and thoughts! Hong Kong Cavalier Feb 2022 #24

I'm sorry you lost your job. brer cat Feb 2022 #25

Keep the Faith Gilbert Moore Feb 2022 #26

Wishing you a short and successful search (n/t) Moostache Feb 2022 #27

I am 53 and I don't envy you. Set up routines and take care of yourself. ArizonaLib Feb 2022 #28

I was let go at ten years older than you. hamsterjill Feb 2022 #29

Actually I was fired twice from jobs in my lifetime. Aussie105 Feb 2022 #30

And don't forget to spread the word. calimary Feb 2022 #31

I'm going to be slightly less tactful & say "Fuck that guy." Maru Kitteh Feb 2022 #32

I started a new career at 50. Keep the faith. Joinfortmill Feb 2022 #33

I was just "let go" a few days after my 65th b'day dickthegrouch Feb 2022 #34

My brother had something similar happen to him a few years ago when the grocery cstanleytech Feb 2022 #35

Every time I got laid off I ended up in a better place. The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #36

I'm sorry I don't have any great advice for you but whopis01 Feb 2022 #37

Yup! Hong Kong Cavalier Feb 2022 #39

Very Best of Luck to You! Cha Feb 2022 #40

That happened to me at 56. I definitely emphasize Generic Brad Feb 2022 #41

Damn, so sorry to hear this......good luck finding a better one, AND one you'll enjoy. a kennedy Feb 2022 #42

I lost my longtime job at the same age and it was the best thing that happened to me kimbutgar Feb 2022 #45