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An open door

Well I had to come back to let you all know about this journey I have taken to find a job after 55.

It has been a heartbreaking, sad search that I thought at this age I would never have to take.

One more step for man kind

Good Morning My Unemployed friends, I had to come back to show you the wonders of how our friends come to help one another,apply to and understand what the word unemployed may mean to them..

Step one I went to a site looking for jobs and filled out a form , ( no vital information just what I was looking for.) This is what I got back ( below )

BASIC> Resume pushed to top of hiring manager’s in box . cost $9.95

PREMIUM >
Resume pushed to top of hiring manager’s in box
Spotlight email sent to hiring manager
Employer contacted on your behalf > cost $29.95
THE WORKS

Moving on up (tier 2)

Well, today is Wednesday the first of September. Being as I'm now on tier 2 of unemployment the $25 supplement was removed along with the $95 in taxes every check, bringing me the joy of knowing something more must be eliminated from the monthly outflow of monies.

Now let's take a good look at the whole picture.

This Place

Well once again I'm posting the unemployment saga of a 58 year old,s journey.

Day 379 .

Again I awake in the morning, pouring a cup a coffee and looking over the morning newspaper.

Opening all the windows to let the sounds of the morning permeate this empty space of my existence. Being the sun is not up yet, A moment of stillness,darkness and silence laying over the groomed lawn with a cool breeze ever so gently dancing with the curtains.

A Twist of Fate

A twist of fate. An Irony if you will. Yes one more interview -- this one would be number 6 in a year's time. Now with that statement it should tell you the excitement of getting dressed from sweats to real clothes, make-up, hair done and dusting off those shoes you thought you would never wear again..

Off and running, where I actually enjoyed the wee bit of traffic for I felt human again, I felt the cool morning air, the morning news on the radio, driving next to others streaming by going to where they belong, where they fit in.

What Was I thinking !!

U.S.A.

U.S.A

Our great country... This country has given me freedom of speech, freedom to pursue happiness. Our forefathers gave their lives to make sure their children, grandchildren, as well as great-great grandchildren (not one but all children) will find a world of opportunities, nature's majestic rainbows, land where food is plenty, religion is a choice and God is the almighty.

They laid their lives down to keep this country the melting pot of all nations, where skin color is just an addition to our unlimited vast spectrum of beauty.

58 AND LOOKNG

Another story of unemployment through the eyes of a 58 year old...

Finding yourself unemployed whether male or female at this age can be a world wind of emotions, fear and uncertain times. Being as my generation should be retiring at this age we find ourselves empty alone and searching for a reason to get up in the morning. Facing weight gain, gray hair,wrinkles and not enjoying the reruns on TV. Children if you're lucky enough to have any really don't need you anymore and are too busy trying to find their place in the world.

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