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Hello, lost my job 11 months ago. 59 years old and finding it extremely difficult to find a new one. Savings is running low and credit cards are running high. How does someone my age find suitable employment?

I am 59 yo myself. Your situation is unfortunately very common these days as older workers are being pushed aside for younger and cheaper workers. I agree with others here that in the short term you should apply to any kind of seasonal job in your area even if it is not your field and probably pays hourly and less than you were used to. At least it will provide you with some earnings so you can pay bills. You can then think about what knowledge and skills you can offer companies not as an employee but as a consultant. You can work from home and present live training webinars for a fee, for example, using a platform such as Zoom to set up the webinar. You do have to shift to the mindset of a self-employed professional and depending what state you live in (if you are in the USA), I would contact FreelancersUnion.org regarding health insurance coverage. Open enrollment is happening right now, so do not delay!


Answered 5 years ago

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