About Careers for Boomers and 50 Plus
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Description
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? This group is for you. Moderated by Janet Wendy Spiegel, veteran blogger. (Visit Gen Plus at www.genplususa.com)
Guidelines
Discussions are welcome, but please, no hard pushes for MLM programs. Spammy types of messages,... more
Recent Group Activity
Recent Messages
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Obama is our President. Can he help our economy?
Many of you shared your views on what you felt Obama SHOULD do once he got into office. Well, he's our new president and he is now doing! What do you think of his performance in these first days in...
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posted by GenPlus
"Encore careers" - reinventing
Hi All,
I am 62 and have been reinventing myself for the last 10 years. In addition to reinventing myself, I am fascinated by the reinvention of the whole generation. I loved hanging out with othe...
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posted by jerrywaxler
LinkedIn for Job Search Basics Webinar
LinkedIn for Job Search Basics Webinar: An $80 Value for Only $35!
To introduce our Webinar series, we're offering a drastic discount on our LinkedIn for Job Search Basics Webinar.
Thursday, July...
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posted by CramDeRux
Age discrimination
Do you think age discrimination still exists for older workers?
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posted by LisaRod
upgrading skills
Hi,
Are there any free resources (prizes, grants, scholarships) to help a person just turning 50 to get some money for graduate school? I would like to take a one year masters program to train and...
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posted by ATLSWEETIE
Online Business Matching Service?
Does anyone know of a Online Business that Matches Customers to Sources for Fee IE Online middleman?
Any legit?
& any online firms for the new market of Transsumers?
Yes- TRANSUMERS.
Feedba...
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posted by matthelm
Midlife Career Changers
I know a lot of people that want to change careers after 50. They do not want to retire but still want to work. What kind of jobs would be suitable for someone over 50?
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posted by LisaRod
Should I Feel Guilty Today
I know it's Monday and there is no excuse really, but I am taking the day off from job search stress and going for a long walk along "The Lake", meaning Lake Michigan. I am going to eat lunch outsi...
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posted by jazzgarden
New to the market
Hi all, so glad this group is here! After five years of not working, I've just divorced and moved to TN. I feel a bit foolish, thinking my prior work history would be enough. I do add to my apps th...
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posted by phoenix2009
Job Security Ideas?
Revise your resume
Learn New skills
Expand skills
Re attend College or JC?
Tech Ed take?
Accept OJT positions.
WEX positions.
Online subjects?
Take MENSA test.
Take other tests?
Job Share.
Just th...
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posted by matthelm
Calendar
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Group Members' Birthday
1 member of Careers for Boomers and 50 Plus has a birthday on Saturday, July 04. Warm birthday wishes go out to qbvnsn. Send her a gift!
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Group Members' Birthday
1 member of Careers for Boomers and 50 Plus has a birthday on Sunday, July 05. Warm birthday wishes go out to GenPlus. Send her a gift!
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Group Members' Birthday
5 members of Careers for Boomers and 50 Plus have birthdays on Monday, July 06. Warm birthday wishes go out to lluks, dam1430, davincichick, Fr33dom7 and santoshbalram. Send them a gift!
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Group Members' Birthday
3 members of Careers for Boomers and 50 Plus have birthdays on Wednesday, July 08. Warm birthday wishes go out to pasco57, mikey53 and dragon7slayer. Send them a gift!
