They say the Economy is okay. I beg to differ.

I was laid off from my job. Ive been looking for 4 months. A few interviews here and there but it gets hard to get rejection letter after rejection letter. Im going through job agencies and Indeed etc. There arent many jobs and when you apply you are against lots of other applicants applying. Im older and I think there is also job discrimination. Just feeling discouraged 😞

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Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

Oh yeah...I was laid off in May and it was very apparent that 63 year old males need not apply. I figured I was retired. My mind is gradually coming around to that same realization.

PoetryNEmotion · F

@Tastyfrzz Are you working now? It is horrible out there. I have a job. It pays the bills barely.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

@PoetryNEmotion I'm on unemployment. After that I'll use savings and my retirement account.

PoetryNEmotion · F

@Tastyfrzz If you are on the other side of 65, you should be retired, TF. As soon as I pay off my jeep in a few years, I will be more than happy to retire. I have had my brother come down every summer for a few months to help me do repairs and improvements to my home. I won't work a night more than I have to. Good luck to you.

Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M

@PoetryNEmotion I'm 63. It felt too early but ya know, there are a lot of folks I've known over the years that never had a chance to retire. Cancer got most of them.