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Has a particular set of skills
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: On the water
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Sorry to hear about your situation. You are nearing retirement age. In the tech world, thats career ending.
I'm retired now but the last 5 years or so it was tougher to find the right position. Most jobs i got were for an old grizzled veteran who could apply that experience in a challenging environment. I've helped many people on here with their resumes. If you would like me to take a look at your resume and recommend some tweaks, I'd be happy to assist. Also check with socuial security about how much you would receive if you decided to retire. Do some math. Many techs I know that are around your age couldn't find work. They sold their house. Took the equity money and bought a smaller house. And took social security. Hang in there. Just think every day that something positive is just around the corner. Anything I can do to help, just hollar. |
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#17 | |
Banded
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Oz
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Understandable to be mad and want to cuss. People have the option to censor cusswords in their user CP. Your situation sucks. Just keep plugging and something will be there, eventually. In the meantime, perhaps do odd jobs, Door Dash, whatever it takes to get by. |
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Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
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My guess is the more transparent you are with them and the sooner you chat with them, the more they'll work with you...every once in a while other people will surprise you. Taking from a 401k would suck, but yeah it's a last resort that could help, too. |
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#19 |
I'll be back.
Join Date: Nov 2002
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I hope they die.
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Would an idiot do that?
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Arizona
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I tell people all the time to not click on anything, but then you'd receive something like that and assume it's a scam.... and just pick up the damn phone to confirm someone got the text if they haven't heard back, or warn them ahead of time. |
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#21 |
Veteran
Join Date: Nov 2022
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Do you Americans not have pensions?
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#23 |
Bono & Grbac wasn't enough
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Sioux City, IA
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Depends on the job. Most do not anymore.
When I started working for my current employer, yes we did. Also what they called a medical bucket. Profit sharing in stocks too. I've been here 26 years. Soon after, we were bought out. That's when they abolished all of it away. Anybody after would have to rely on 401k or other personal investments. Side note, I'm grandfather'd in on those original perks. |
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Join Date: May 2010
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Would definitely be an option I would consider. Last edited by Nirvana58; 08-15-2024 at 08:28 AM.. |
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#26 |
Facts are stubborn things.
Join Date: Dec 2008
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Something like 40% of Americans would struggle to cover a $400 emergency expense w/o borrowing money or selling something. Many have little savings to survive job loss. The reality is many of us can be where you are in a short period of time. I am not in a position to help but you have my empathy & prayer for a new job opportunity soon OP.
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Location: On the water
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#28 |
Bono & Grbac wasn't enough
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#29 |
Elway be drinkin' again
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Colorado USA
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#30 |
Stroking to the SB Champs!
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Flatlands of Kansas
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