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5. A friend was in his mid 50s when he was laid off.

Sun Apr 6, 2025, 03:39 PM

Apr 6

He found work again, but only after removing the most obvious references to his age, length of career, etc.

Good luck teaching!

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I used to be able to land an offer of a new job within a month. [View all] Xolodno Apr 6 OP

Have you looked into state or local government jobs underpants Apr 6 #2

America could use a good economics professor. CrispyQ Apr 6 #3

Got it. Made the change to teach at 50. Health care cachukis Apr 6 #4

A friend was in his mid 50s when he was laid off. Ilsa Apr 6 #5