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Issues, challenges, recommendations and solutions for Boomers and 50 plussers who want and/or need to continue working. Looking for work? Have a career dilemma? Trouble getting back into the job market? Dealing with ageism? Trying to start a business? Have thoughts about the state of the economy? Moderated by Janet Wendy Spiegel, veteran blogger. (Visit Gen Plus at www.genplususa.com)

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Discussions are welcome, but please, no hard pushes for MLM programs. Spammy types of messages,... more

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Donating to Haiti

If you haven't dipped a hand in your pocket yet, the people of Haiti can use all the help they can get. We recommend the Red Cross at www.redcross.org. You can find other ways to donate through the... | posted by GenPlus
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Money Magazine LOOKING FOR THREE GENERATIONS!

LOOKING FOR THREE GENERATIONS LIVING UNDER ONE ROOF The number of three-generation households has increased as a result of the recession. Have you and your spouse and/or kids moved into your parent... | posted by GenPlus
1 reply - last reply: "Please do not send add your personal... more" ~ GenPlus
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State of the Union

What did you think of our president's State of the Union address, and of the Republican response. Do you think President Obama is putting steps in place to help the dire job situation in the US? | posted by GenPlus
5 replies - last reply: "Obama's plans are for the fiscally... more" ~ etubrute
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Tamara Lowe super star

I went to a motivational event today with some of the top speakers in the world people like Kurt Warner, Colin Powell, Laura Bush, and many others. The person who puts these events together is Tama... | posted by etubrute
terribelford's profile

Meaningful Work-Making a Living and Making a Diffe

For great articles on Making a Difference while Making a Living, check out view link | posted by terribelford
4 replies - last reply: "hhmom5, you mention funding and biz... more" ~ terribelford
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Katy, TX

I'm new to this group and was wondering if anyone has contacts in the Katy, TX area (Houston). My wife and I are relocating there and I need to get a new career going in Texas. Thanks y'all. (I'm l... | posted by mkseltzer
3 replies - last reply: "mk, a great way to get to know the... more" ~ etubrute
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Re; Age discrimination

OK, so I'll be the one you all yell at but I have to say, you need to change this site to the official whine-a-thon site. OK, so there's discrimination, yep there's lots of things in life that aren... | posted by etubrute
17 replies - last reply: "Fascinating, you still have made it... more" ~ etubrute
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Get Your Boomer Edge

Anyone interested in getting their Boomer Edge visit TheBoomerEdge.com for info. As we've raised our kids and been working our whole lives..It's our time now. It's time for us to start having fun ... | posted by DeeWinkle
1 reply - last reply: "Hi Dee, How is your business going?... more" ~ etubrute
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Respnonse to my critics

First, let me say that I am glad to have some responses I think this is a critical topic. To those of you who think I have had it easy (i.e. do I know what it's like to be out of work for 3 years o... | posted by etubrute
2 replies - last reply: "We are judged everyday of our lives.... more" ~ etubrute
bigron634's profile

how to get ijnto sales

without buying into any company i would to get into entry level sales with a honest company (even insuance) ny ideas and No network Marketing. Ron | posted by bigron634
5 replies - last reply: "There is a great low cost training... more" ~ etubrute