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Purveyor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 02:56 PM Original message |
Older Job-Seekers Face Special Hurdles |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
1. This happens in Asia at 40 yrs |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 04:51 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. I believe it, because I've been surfing a lot of ESL job websites |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 01:40 AM Response to Reply #1 |
42. Why? |
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Bake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
2. I'm 53 and I can tell you, it f***ing sucks. |
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blues90 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 03:46 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. tell me about it , then we are told there are age discrimination |
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prolesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
3. Maybe older workers can pool their resources, |
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damntexdem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
5. I'm 62 and glad I have tenure. Age discimination is rampant. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:27 PM Response to Reply #5 |
21. Don't Count on "Tenure" to Protect You |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 03:54 PM Response to Original message |
6. Sheesh! That could be a story about me ... it fits almost exactly. |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 04:55 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. i just turned 50 |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:15 PM Response to Reply #9 |
15. You're a mere child ... and I'd hire you in an instant, luv. |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:22 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. i'd hire you too |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:14 PM Response to Reply #19 |
31. I'd take the job. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:43 PM Response to Reply #15 |
27. It's Also Far Easier to Find a Job if You Don't Have an Advanced Degree |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:06 PM Response to Reply #27 |
29. Mediocrity is the word. |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:20 PM Response to Reply #29 |
33. But.. but... but... the 'problem' with American workers is they need education and training. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 07:14 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Did You Read the NYT Editorial This Weekend |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:17 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. Age .. post graduate work ... awards ... Vietnam veteran ... these ALL counted against me. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:34 PM Response to Reply #9 |
25. I Barely Got Vested in Nevada PERS When the School District Sacked Me. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:36 PM Response to Reply #9 |
26. You Want to Be Careful About That. |
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noiretextatique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 11:56 PM Response to Reply #26 |
40. thanks...fortunately i am an accountant |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:27 PM Response to Reply #6 |
22. Nowadays, sending out resumes just doesn't cut it. Personal relationships do. |
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whathehell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
8. You "don't fit with our culture"...Sheesh!..That begs an explanation and doesn't |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 04:56 PM Response to Original message |
10. Ageism is supposed to be illegal. And if one doesn't fit their culture, what are they: bacteria? |
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nichomachus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
11. Yeah -- once you're over 50 |
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Lost in CT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:18 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. Hell I have had that problem at 40... nt |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:09 PM Response to Original message |
12. this is old news. |
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livetohike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:12 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. I haven't worked since 2000 |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:11 PM Response to Original message |
13. Despite the insecurity, I feel lucky to be self-employed |
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wackywaggin (243 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
16. What works when you are older looking for a job!!! |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:20 PM Response to Original message |
18. They're afraid we older workers are cantankerous and set in our ways |
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G_j (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
20. at least I hope anyone who voted for Reagan now regrets it |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:29 PM Response to Original message |
23. I Have Been Out of Work for 11 Months |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
24. links and resources in the article...... |
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chollybocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 05:48 PM Response to Original message |
28. I see many seniors working at McDonald's and the local donut shop |
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Lost in CT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:09 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. I see elders but I haven't seen teens working fast food in years. |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
34. Preface: Of course you should be considered for jobs in your field regardless of age. |
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tonysam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 07:15 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. I Did That. Loved the Kids but Despised the Administrators. |
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tbyg52 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 07:26 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. >>teaching jobs aren't easy to get |
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blues90 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
38. I used to get interviews back in 2006 |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-10-09 12:47 AM Response to Reply #38 |
41. YES!! We should all work together. |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Mar-09-09 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
39. I am 33 and find this disgusting. Its just not right. I would hire any person at any age |
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