Well, it looks like I'm done with the corporate world. [View all]
Just got a denial from a company for a job I used to do and was way qualified for. The few I have still out there appear they are just stringing me along in case they get no one else. Being over 50, doesn't get you very far.
Got a call from a university and it may not be official, but looks like I'm accepted for the teaching credential program. One previous manager told me I would be perfect for the spot in teaching and he may follow in my footsteps. As every day he walks into the office and wonders if its his last day. Told me, if they don't eliminate him by the end of the year, he's going to leave anyway. The stress is taking a toll on him.
Ageism may be illegal, but good luck on proving it. Another friend told me he knew someone who dyed his hair and cut his Resume in half so he appeared younger, he got the job.
Make matters worse, I finally found out the real reason I was let go. Can't even believe they put it to paper. I refused to sign off on a data submission to the Department of Insurance since it was wrong. Their arguement was they will come back asking for clarification and thus giving us more time. I didn't need more time, I got the correct data and was about to submit it that evening. Furthermore, if I needed more time a quick phone call would have taken care of that since I knew most of the people there.
Another friend pointed out, that they already wanted to be rid of you. Because if I did sign off on it, they would have me on that. Insult to injury, they relisted my position under a lower title in order to pay less. So at this point, even if I did get an offer out of the blue, I may no longer want it. Maybe I'm just depressed, but I'm tired with dealing with corporate politics when I just want to do my job and do it well.
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