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

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gapeach1's profile

2012

Lets all be very positive about what will happen in 2012. We can help each other get through these hard times. We have all seen hard times before. Lean on your friends here for support. We all care... | posted by gapeach1
1 reply - last reply: "Thanks for being such an angel... more" ~ Goldie50
Goldie50's profile

PETITION AGAINST AGE DISCRIMINATION

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MY FORMER BOSS Post contains embedded images

See 1/25/12 strip....that was my former boss. | posted by Goldie50
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ENCOURAGEMENT Post contains embedded images

Quotes and Sayings Pictures Comments - Photobucket | posted by Goldie50
3 replies - last reply: "The Best Peace Scraps more" ~ Goldie50
momsgenealogy's profile

Unemployment statistics

Just curious: How many of you, like me, are NOT counted in the unemployment statistics? IF you are not receiving unemployment checks you are NOT being counted as unemployed in the statistics. I w... | posted by momsgenealogy
sunshine5s's profile

I can relate to unemployed but ready to work !!!

After 28 years in med. field, find myself without a job. I feel lost & uselesss. Realize economy is bad, but I want to work and applied to numerous jobs, lots of resumes (updated) sent out. Hat... | posted by sunshine5s
4 replies - last reply: "We can all use a little more... more" ~ Goldie50
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A wish for my friends! Post contains embedded images

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CRAGS's profile

Laid-off

I've been laid-off for 8 months. I have put in so many applications,resumes that I now have a mini website book on all the passwords and username at every job I have applied. Giving up isn't an opt... | posted by CRAGS
3 replies - last reply: "Never give up. Try anything you can... more" ~ lowfiron
lowfiron's profile

Intro

I'm a Carpenter. I live in Ventura CA. I had a good career up until 2008. I work in Santa Barbara which is pretty recession proof, it didn't dodge this one. I've been working for cash, recently a ... | posted by lowfiron

Let's Make Some Money From Home

Hi Everyone, I'm almost 50, and I finally realized that there is a co-relation between my not being able to find a job and my age. I guess it's easier to pay younger people less money, so employ... | posted by mercij64

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