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Discussion group for people over 50 who suddenly find themselves without a job.

What now?

I've been laid off for 6 months now. My unemployment is about out. I don't know if I'm ellgible for an extension. I have no skills except computer skills and the market here is real tight now. I've... | posted by Philbo2u

7 replies - last reply: "Hey there Mr. Cosmicdude,I'm sure... more" ~ silver91561000

Wall Street Journal article on postponed promotion

Hello, The Wall Street Journal is looking for people to contribute to the article referenced below. Please let me know if you are interested. Article Topic: Employees that have experienced a pos... | posted by MicheleO

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When Will The Lame Senate Pass The Unemployment Ex

When Will The Lame Senate Pass The Unemployment Extension? URL : view link You might find this an interesting article. Regards and Best wishes | posted by spiritandenergy

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JOBS / US / MA / CAMBRIDGE / DoD / TS CLEARANCE

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems - Adaptive Optics Associates 10 Wilson Road, Cambridge, MA 02138-1128 121 Prestige Park Circle, Hartford, CT 06108-1924 CONTACT: David.Steinbach@ngc.com APPLY O... | posted by TheRecruiter

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Yep, me too! - Laid-off

I was laid-off 3 months ago today and it appears I am sending my resumes to cyber-limbo because I have not had one reply. I decided I needed help and started a Blog/Forum Site,MyBoomersnet.com, foc... | posted by crumrick

1 reply - last reply: "hEY CRUMRICK,saw your posting I had... more" ~ silver91561000

newbie says hi

Well, my company finally went belly up. I'm out of work for the very first time in my life. While I know I'm in good company (9.5% unemployment rate as of this morning), it's still hard at my age t... | posted by momsgenealogy

4 replies - last reply: "Good luck to you and everyone. I was... more" ~ cosmicdude

Internships for Boomers & Retirees

ABC news, in conjunction with JobsOver50.com, is putting together a segment on internships for 50+ job seekers. The topic will stress that people are going back to work, even for internships or sim... | posted by MicheleO

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Wanted: Your opinion of a job search related blog

This is a link to a blog that is updated daily with articles and videos that may be of interest to people who are looking for jobs (not necessarily internships). It's just a blog; we're not selling... | posted by SueCook

1 reply - last reply: "You might find this article... more" ~ spiritandenergy

My Update

Sorry I have been away from this site for a while. I did get a job at a Machine Shop accross the Arkansas River, a 15 minute drive. I had worked at this shop maybe 12 years ago for a very short tim... | posted by cosmicdude

2 replies - last reply: "Thank you very much... " ~ cosmicdude

Thinking of starting a Business?

Starting a Business? Hi Everyone! Thought that some of you might be interested in this article from Retirement Jobs. Have you always wanted to start a business? Do you have a lifetime of expe... | posted by candlelady

1 reply - last reply: "Hey all, I'm sorry about the links... more" ~ candlelady

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