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Sexiest Athlete
Join Date: Apr 2001
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Best of luck on your interview with Fred Meyer tomorrow; you've got this! I don't know if you have ever considered this, but state and local governments always seem to be hiring, and the thing about government jobs is that they tend to have pretty decent benefits. I'm at that age (close to your age) where I really consider health care costs and benefits packages. Sorry you are going through this now, and I don't wish that type of stress on anybody. Fat E |
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#92 |
Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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#93 |
Stay down bitch!
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Plano, TX
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#94 |
Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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I've never had that happen. I just rolled it over to the new companies 401K. Easy peasy.
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#95 |
TACO SALAD
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: yes
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Sorry to hear it, Hydrae. Hope your luck turns. I'm sure you are running into ageism. Probably both ageism and some people worried you'll retire after 6 or 9 months.
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#96 | |
Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2002
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#97 |
MVP
Join Date: Dec 2018
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Hey Hydrae, this was a heartbreaking read, thanks for the courage to share it. Always knew you're a good man due to your awesome avatar. Also appreciate the title you used. Even for those who are homeless who got there by abusing substances, we don't know the backstory or their minds. Compassion is the way.
I always thought a Fred Meyer type gig would be a good job for retired folks just to get out and stay engaged. I really believe if you target this level of work you can overcome the ageism, and in the meantime could continue to pursue professional work. You live in an awesome place and it appears have people in your life that will make sure you have a roof over your head. Wishing you all the best and looking forward to a later post after things are looking up for you again. Hang in there brother. |
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#98 |
Supporter
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Who knows?
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You are going to do fine, a company will know what your value really is and appreciate what you do for them.
This will be a long lost memory before you know it. Keep plugging away my man. |
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#99 |
Supporter
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Utopia
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Sorry to hear you’re struggling.
I’m not sure exactly how but this place can be powerful. My thoughts are to get someone(maybe here) to reimagine your resume. If you’re using old school thinking, it could be blocking opportunities. Limit your employment experience to the most recent jobs as an example so they don’t know your age. I’m sure you know where to look, like indeed for the remote positions. You could also think outside the box open the types of opportunities you’re looking for. Do you have skills outside of IT? Example. Recently I’ve been occasionally helping out a couple of divorced and widowed women. It’s easy to overlook and take for granted just knowing how to do things. Simple things like lawn mower maintenance, basic home repairs….putting shit together they buy from ikea… Basically, let’s help you figure out a side hustle to help you get on your feet while looking for something longer term. When things aren’t going well, it’s easy to get mired in negativity and not see solutions in front of you. Maybe local school districts need an it guy…. There is a solutions my man..stay positive and keep on putting one foot in front of the other. |
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