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Aussie105

(7,732 posts)
30. Actually I was fired twice from jobs in my lifetime.
Thu Feb 17, 2022, 05:32 PM
Feb 2022

At the age of 16, I worked on the back of a garbage truck manual handling rubbish.
At 17, drove taxis.

Both temporary holiday jobs, so no great loss.

Worked the next job for 40 years. At times I hoped something would trigger me being free from it. From about 50 onwards, I think.
Never worked up the courage to walk away, not until ill health at 63 decided for me.

Never felt freer in my life.

Sometimes things happen for a reason, one door closes, another opens, etc.

51 isn't too young to declare yourself officially retired, if finances allow.

If not, good luck on the job hunting.
You have skills and experience on your side.

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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
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