I landed a good gig about a year ago...with one huge, problem...the culture! I'm grateful, but I'm white nuckling it daily with unhappiness and depression. I am sticking it out for the pay and experience, but it's a struggle. I spent 17 years at my prior position at a very progressive company. This company said they were diverse. but it was a smokescreen. I'm older (49) and lgbt, and the environment there is mostly white, straight people under 40 and very conservative and judgmental. How could I have seen this in the beginning? They said the have diversity, but I think it's more of an aspiration.
i have been putting in apps every where that comes to my email. i'm 47 years old i'm trying to make it on my own but i'm having a great deal of trouble
I hate to say it, but at nearly 49 years old, I can relate to what they are saying in this article, completely:
Yes I'm 46 years old unemployed work in the factory for 25 years been looking for a job for 7 months now haven't had any luck I'm a college student I'm interested in working for UPS but I need to know how to go about getting the application in or talking with someone about orientation or anything been unemployed too long and it's really hard finding a job and I need one ASAP so if anyone have any advice that they can give me that would help me get on at the UPS in Jackson Tennessee I would greatly appreciate it
Never had such a hard time before. Hoping for fresh perspectives, beginning to doubt my credentials. Am I too old (49) https://indd.adobe.com/view/b1ba049f-ab20-4a8c-9bbe-ae4094684c68
Hi, It so hard finding a job with my lung condition. I been looking for a while only to find out it is hard with my copd. Any help will be thankful 50 year old single father with a three year old. Thanks
I am 45 yrs old with no degree. I don't qualify for grants or loans at any schools. And while I'm thankful, I have no kids, it works against me when looking for federal grants or aid. Imagine that. The schools I have applied with want me to pay as I go, which will never be an option as I have to work FT. I can apply and apply and apply for jobs, but to no avail. Any advice? Tips? Jobs?
I have been out of work for a while and had an interview at a McDonald's in the town where I live. An assistant manager interviewed me. She asked me if there was a day or time when I couldn't work. I told her my mother is in a nursing home and that we usually bring her home on Sundays, so I would prefer not to work on Sundays. But I also said that wasn't written in stone. The assistant manager said they should be making their decision by the next day. She had to talk to the manager who wasn't there when I interviewed. She said the manager would decide if she wanted to have a second interview with me, or if they would just hire me. It sounded like I would be hearing something last Friday, but I still haven't heard. My guess is the manager didn't like it that I preferred not to work on Sundays. Another thing is I went through the drive-thru last Saturday to get coffees for my dad and myself. The girl that took my money at the window didn't even smile. This girl has acted that way before. I don't understand why they want someone like that representing them, but they won't hire me. I don't know if it's an age thing. I'm 46. This wasn't my first choice for a job but I was willing to take it to make some money and to figure out what else to do with my life. How can I do this when they won't even give me a chance?
Wow,Brandy White,sounds like my life!!I have Ben out of work for a bit and the last job I had closed there doors,so no job reference,and the previous year I was getting my MA,so there was a year out of work,the history just is not there to document... Bummer!!And in the new state that I live they require me to be licensed with my MA,i can't afford that with paying off a student loan still!!
I am terrified about looking for a job again. I have no idea about the resume ...trying to convince a business to hire me... 48 yrs old and stuck!