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I'm so f-ed. Laid off in June at 61 [View all] TheGreatConspiracy Oct 7 OP
You are not alone. Bluethroughu Oct 7 #1
Hiring is a disaster area, flooded with Chat-generated garbage. usonian Oct 7 #2
What's a VC? discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 7 #5
Venture Capitalist usonian Oct 7 #7
I was thinkomg Viet Cong. My take.... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 9 #31
Also known as Vulture Capitalists. usonian Oct 9 #32
mitt romney lol nt msongs Oct 7 #10
HN has monthly job threads IbogaProject Oct 7 #12
I'm retired and don't look there. Thanks. usonian Oct 7 #13
I was adding to your idea IbogaProject Oct 7 #14
You bet! We try to help and other here. I took it positively. usonian Oct 7 #15
sorry. Duplicate post. usonian Oct 7 #16
I'm 73 and work part-time as a community college teacher. Turbineguy Oct 7 #3
Maybe apply to a government entity. They're typically more open to older workers. megahertz Oct 7 #4
And you only need 5 years to get a pension over a certain jimfields33 Oct 8 #27
I agree that the "Linked-in" and one or two similar are a waste of your time. 3Hotdogs Oct 7 #6
I feel your pain Metaphorical Oct 7 #8
Wonderful advice. MotownPgh Oct 7 #9
I managed to hang in until I was 62 slightlv Oct 8 #21
Do you put dates in your resume? iemanja Oct 7 #11
Age AverageOldGuy Oct 7 #17
My younger daughter is an attorney as well DFW Oct 8 #24
Being a substitute can help while you're in survival mode jmbar2 Oct 8 #18
What is something you've always wanted to do or try, LuvLoogie Oct 8 #19
"A better fit" is code talk. Aussie105 Oct 8 #20
Keep the faith Stpaoulboy Oct 8 #22
I got laid off onmy 51 birthday. hurple Oct 8 #23
Question: Although the info in the OP and replies fits my general impression in some ways,... snot Oct 8 #25
Interesting questions! SheltieLover Oct 8 #28
Agreed; but fwiw, your report fits with what I hear from employers elsewhere. snot Oct 10 #33
Try Virtual Vocations site? SheltieLover Oct 8 #26
I hope your situation improves. Still working at 71 (maybe 2 hrs a day), but I know our business is winding down. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 8 #29
Good luck Americanme Oct 8 #30
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