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drmeow

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7. I am very lucky

Sun May 11, 2025, 09:12 PM

May 2025

that I look a good 10 (or more) years younger than I am. Ageism is totally a thing. If my current job ends without me getting another job first, I'm probably not even going to go back on the job market. I'm planning to retire in 4 years, anyway.

Related to that is the "OMG, we LOVE what you can bring to this job ... but we'll only pay an entry level salary." Translation "we'd love to exploit the incredible wealth of experience you bring to make us richer at your expense!"

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Well, it looks like I'm done with the corporate world. [View all] Xolodno May 2025 OP

Teaching is an important and worthwhile job. Irish_Dem May 2025 #1

Thanks. Xolodno May 2025 #3

Sounds perfect for you and the school system. Irish_Dem May 2025 #6

Many years ago I took a position as a receptionist which was fine; however I was given many jobs that were intended for SheilaAnn May 2025 #2

Sorry you're going ghrough this. SheltieLover May 2025 #4

Yes, agism is a thing Metaphorical May 2025 #5

This is why capitalism is a FAILURE for the common man Stargazer99 May 2025 #14

I absolutely agree Upthevibe May 2025 #34

Our interests were never part of the capitalistic plan past our ability to be exploited by a corporation. marble falls May 2025 #45

I managed to stay employed to just 4 months shy of 68 infullview May 2025 #16

I am very lucky drmeow May 2025 #7

I got out at 62 LilElf70 May 2025 #8

A friend got a job teaching at 60 KT2000 May 2025 #9

Ahhh, the over 50 and try and get hired somewhere syndrome. Liberal In Texas May 2025 #10

I hear you. An opportunity will appear. Joinfortmill May 2025 #11

Boy, you've got that right! hamsterjill May 2025 #12

Time flies. I was the youngest person in my first 2 real jobs JanMichael May 2025 #13

Why in the hell are we forced to put up with this corp crap? Stargazer99 May 2025 #15

When I turned 60, I went from contract worker to the Federal Government. haele May 2025 #17

This is a fascinating thread for me DFW May 2025 #18

Surprised that Esperanto isn't a requirement. JanMichael May 2025 #19

There aren't a lot of governments that request conferences/negotiations to be held in Esperanto DFW May 2025 #20

Nor in Klingon I hope. JanMichael May 2025 #21

There doesn't seem to be a lot of middle ground DFW May 2025 #26

"Men in my family tend not to live beyond 80" -- both my grandfathers died at 65, my father at 84. eppur_se_muova May 2025 #23

Thanks for the recommendation DFW May 2025 #24

My son speaks French, Spanish, has some eaxposure to italian,... NNadir May 2025 #32

Europe's weather has been totally crazy the last few years. DFW May 2025 #33

I didn't dream of him going to Karlsruhe for the night life. At one time, it was a great center for nuclear... NNadir May 2025 #41

Could hardly do worse than France, imo nilram May 2025 #37

I agree. I worked for about 8 years for a French company, and had to go there often. NNadir May 2025 #39

I got the ageist become a mentor distinguished fellow brush-off a few years ago... Hugin May 2025 #22

I've tried... sweetapogee May 2025 #25

Academia oberle May 2025 #27

Accused of murder? That's pretty extreme. Iris May 2025 #29

That is the wisest thing you could ever do. OldBaldy1701E May 2025 #28

Regarding cutting resume in half Iris May 2025 #30

Yeah, ageism is real Cloudburst May 2025 #31

Im not sure what your background is Upthevibe May 2025 #35

Schools here in Marble Falls will hire substitute teachers without a degree. It provides ... marble falls May 2025 #44

I retired from a liberal nonprofit at 67 as a major gifts officer. I could do it since I had just inherited some money CTyankee May 2025 #36

Ageism most assuredly is real lonely bird May 2025 #38

I lost my job at the age of 59 at the end of 2020, in the midst of the COVID pandemic . . . markpkessinger May 2025 #40

Ageism may be illegal, but good luck on proving it. SupportSanity May 2025 #42

Ageism is real and it is here on DU, too. I get so sick of the generalizations based on age. marble falls May 2025 #43