[snopercod]

I've been sending out resumes for...let's see...over ten years now. Aerospace, power plant, instrumentation, nuclear, electrical engineering.

I'm still waiting for ONE response. That's right, not one response in ten years.

It seems I'm trained in the wrong disciplines, and live in the wrong state. And the main problem is that I'm over 55.

[Hotdog]

I think you hit the nail on the head...no...not over 55 (I'm in the same age range)...wrong state could be the problem...You have to go to the job...it doesn't come to you. Try the Automotive Industry...they are dying for good Electrical Engineers...that is if your willing to relocate. Good luck in your ventures!

[RFEngineer]

"I've been sending out resumes for...let's see...over ten years now. Aerospace, power plant, instrumentation, nuclear, electrical engineering."

Maybe at age 55 folks expect you to have focused a little more on your specific areas of expertise. It is a very rare engineer that is proficient in all the areas that you mentioned - most likely you are applying for jobs that you really aren't qualified for.

Send me your resume, and I'll give you more specific feedback. If after 10 years of looking and you've not had a SINGLE response........the problem is not the market, or offshoring.

[Hotdog]

Stop the age crap...industry is begging for good solid mature individuals to take on positions of responsibility...including teaching those coming out of school. Cry in your beer if you want...my suggestion is to get out of the bar and quit fantasizing. The jobs are out there!

[lewislynn]

It seems I'm trained in the wrong disciplines, and live in the wrong state. And the main problem is that I'm over 55.

Aside from your bad attitude, maybe your grammar is too good.