[Vermont Lt]

Really? I am 58. The project I was working on ended. I’ve been looking since January. I could work as an overnight representative in a call center or help desk. Supervisory? Management.? Or Executive?

Nope.

Spotless work record. Except I took two years off to be a caretaker and executor for my dying mother. I guess in those two years I forgot everything I knew.

Lord knows...I might have to take time to care for my wife or something.

I guess I will go learn how to code.

[wally_bert]

The network and phone guy was laid off after 26 years back in January.

Over 50 I guess. He got another job last month. I don’t know all of the situation.

November seems to be the month that cuts hit. Anyone can be laid off. I am probably ok.

[Romulus]

I have a friend who’s a professional engineer, early fifties with wife and children. His contract ran out and he is not getting any nibbles after sending out over 100 resumes. Now their house is up for sale. I’m very worried about them.

I went through two straight years of unemployment in the 90s. It was hell. These things do happen to people, and older workers are more vulnerable.

[ml/nj]

You're not one of the folks who destroyed a place in Cedar Knolls, NJ, by any chance? All of us are fine, even though that place doesn't exist any more; thank you.

ML/NJ

[jdsteel]

If no one will give you a job give yourself one.

I’ve been self employed for over 30 years.