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Stopgap Jobs!
Posted Sun, 05/01/2011 - 13:16 by Angela J. Shirley
At age 52, not even McDonald's want me.
But to be honest, I am glad they don't as I am not very good in these types of jobs and I end up eating too much. I did those fast food and waitressing jobs in my 20's and proud to say, I did them well.
I don't know if it is my "senior" brain that just can not do those jobs any more - but don't get me wrong, if I had to, I would have to figure out a way to FAKE it.
What type of job are you seeking?
And how old are you - if you are okay with sharing this?
Reason for the questions:
The over 50 crowd, like myself - are facing "age discrimination" every day and the recession is not helping.
I have found that my 57 year old boyfriend was able to find a retail job because he has done it for years and knew how to SELL himself. I use to take it personally, but do not do this anymore as I finally realized that he would not be able to get a job in my field - OFFICE SUPPORT due to not doing it and not being comfortable with a computer(lol).
I have shared all this in the hopes of encouraging you to now allow folks to discourage you - find something you can do well and hopefully like. And keep knocking on those doors - one will OPEN up :)
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stop gap jobs
My stop gap job has been substitute teaching. It pays better than McDonald's is occasionally fulfilling and for the past two months has been lucrative. Unfortunately, it precludes collecting unemployment over the summer, but my ninety-nine weeks are up anyway. It's a thought--try it, you might enjoy it.
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Hi phranqlin:
Thanks for the tip but unfortunately I do not qualify to do this. I am amazed that you can get this type of work in your area - AWESOME!! In my location, the REAL teachers are losing their jobs every day.
My website: A Job For You!
http://survivingunemployment.weebly.com
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Stopgap Job
Hello Shirley:
True about McDonald's and many other companies like them. I have applied to just about every retail business in my area with no luck. I was recently rejected by T-Mobile after I applied for a retail consulting position. At least they responded. The others I have applied to haven't bothered.
My background is business development in the electrical/electrical manufacturing industry and I was laid-off from my company in January of 2009. In the meantime, I have worked as an independent consultant, but that is becoming less lucrative as time goes on. Reason being that my experience is based on new construction and well, there just isn't much of that going on right now.
I have been lucky enough to have several interviews in my industry and have been told by insiders that I was a shoo-in for the available positions. Every time though I have lost the opportunity to a male. Not male-bashing here, but being a 44-year old female in this industry, I not only feel ageism is at play, but also sexism. There are few females in the top tiers of my industry. Most are relegated to support positions.
However, I still keep knocking on those doors, like you said, while I continue to find consulting work anywhere I can. I'm also back in college full-time and halfway to completing my bachelors degree in psychology. As well, I volunteer for a grassroots organization that provides gently used household items to those in need.
While I'm doing all of this, my stopgap job is being a waitress. I feel like I'm reliving my life from 25 years ago when I was in college the first time around. Funny how life works! Needless to say, I don't really fit in well with these types of jobs now, but I'm managing to fake it like a pro until something finally breaks.