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drmeow

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7. I am very lucky

Reply to Xolodno (Original post)

Sun May 11, 2025, 09:12 PM

19 hrs ago

that I look a good 10 (or more) years younger than I am. Ageism is totally a thing. If my current job ends without me getting another job first, I'm probably not even going to go back on the job market. I'm planning to retire in 4 years, anyway.

Related to that is the "OMG, we LOVE what you can bring to this job ... but we'll only pay an entry level salary." Translation "we'd love to exploit the incredible wealth of experience you bring to make us richer at your expense!"

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Well, it looks like I'm done with the corporate world. [View all] Xolodno 20 hrs ago OP

Teaching is an important and worthwhile job. Irish_Dem 20 hrs ago #1

Thanks. Xolodno 20 hrs ago #3

Sounds perfect for you and the school system. Irish_Dem 20 hrs ago #6

Many years ago I took a position as a receptionist which was fine; however I was given many jobs that were intended for SheilaAnn 20 hrs ago #2

Sorry you're going ghrough this. SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #4

Yes, agism is a thing Metaphorical 20 hrs ago #5

This is why capitalism is a FAILURE for the common man Stargazer99 17 hrs ago #14

I absolutely agree Upthevibe 1 hr ago #34

I managed to stay employed to just 4 months shy of 68 infullview 17 hrs ago #16

I am very lucky drmeow 19 hrs ago #7

I got out at 62 LilElf70 19 hrs ago #8

A friend got a job teaching at 60 KT2000 19 hrs ago #9

Ahhh, the over 50 and try and get hired somewhere syndrome. Liberal In Texas 18 hrs ago #10

I hear you. An opportunity will appear. Joinfortmill 18 hrs ago #11

Boy, you've got that right! hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #12

Time flies. I was the youngest person in my first 2 real jobs JanMichael 18 hrs ago #13

Why in the hell are we forced to put up with this corp crap? Stargazer99 17 hrs ago #15

When I turned 60, I went from contract worker to the Federal Government. haele 16 hrs ago #17

This is a fascinating thread for me DFW 14 hrs ago #18

Surprised that Esperanto isn't a requirement. JanMichael 9 hrs ago #19

There aren't a lot of governments that request conferences/negotiations to be held in Esperanto DFW 9 hrs ago #20

Nor in Klingon I hope. JanMichael 9 hrs ago #21

There doesn't seem to be a lot of middle ground DFW 6 hrs ago #26

"Men in my family tend not to live beyond 80" -- both my grandfathers died at 65, my father at 84. eppur_se_muova 6 hrs ago #23

Thanks for the recommendation DFW 6 hrs ago #24

My son speaks French, Spanish, has some eaxposure to italian,... NNadir 3 hrs ago #32

Europe's weather has been totally crazy the last few years. DFW 2 hrs ago #33

I got the ageist become a mentor distinguished fellow brush-off a few years ago... Hugin 8 hrs ago #22

I've tried... sweetapogee 6 hrs ago #25

Academia oberle 5 hrs ago #27

Accused of murder? That's pretty extreme. Iris 3 hrs ago #29

That is the wisest thing you could ever do. OldBaldy1701E 3 hrs ago #28

Regarding cutting resume in half Iris 3 hrs ago #30

Yeah, ageism is real Cloudburst 3 hrs ago #31

Im not sure what your background is Upthevibe 1 hr ago #35