Arroyo Grande, California
United States
Downsized and forced into an unwanted early retirement. Presently working part time. Web site manager, administrator and business consultant.
New Jersey: California.
"If you want something done right, Do It Yourself." <---> Elvis Presley* >"No Other Person Is Known Around The World On A First Name Only Bases."<--->*"The Sun Never Sets On A Legend."<
HAVE A LITTLE ME TIMESeniors Seeking Employment
Employment (Part Time or Full Time) for seniors and/or early retirees, based upon personal experiences and in my opinion, is rather difficult, if not dam near nearly impossible to find, in many areas of this country.
Despite what all those Rosy Red eye glass wearing employment consultants individuals and department of unemployment (Human Resources) agency representatives tell you...(saying all the positives and encouraging words you want to hear)...seniors obtaining employment is very difficult, if not dam near impossible.
As the saying goes, "The Truth Always Hurts." The real truth of the matter is, finding work when you’re 55+ years of age isn’t easy! Easy for Human Resource people and everyone else, including family members and friends, to tell you or say to you. They’re job is to encourage you and tell you work is available for you. They’re all employed.
Including the Head Hunters and professional resume writers. These two can be a nightmare and your own worst investment in yourself when seeking employment. If you can’t get a job on your own, then it likely cannot be done. Self reliance is your best investment in yourself. Reinventing yourself to fit into todays job market is almost a must.
Find what you do best or enjoy doing best. Then explore it’s needs in the job market or private sector. Fill a need for someone else and you’ve likely found your niche market. Fill that void or do that work for someone else better then the rest and you’ve found your calling or niche market. Market your skills and talents. The rest will all fall into place after wards.
Sincerely and Good Luck.
Tom
I wholeheartedly agree. I live in AZ and I even applied at a temp service, dressed appropriately, and past 7 tests with flying colors (with scores well over the national average, including typing, Excel, Word, etc.) and did not get one offer in over a year.
I finally got a job at a retail store and after a year more of trying started a job as a receptionist at a local hospital. Of course it is at less than half the pay I made at a my prior employer of 12 years, but the medical insurance is EXCELLENT and that is why I returned to fulltime employment anyway.
Have a Great Day!
Carol
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