why is it hard for my age group to find a job?
I have sent out plenty of resumes and have had a few interviews and I'm still unemployed. I believe it is because of my age
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I have a teaching degree but had to give it up. I live in Philadelphia PA and the schools here are dangerous and the school district here is corrupt. At this stage of my life (54) I do not want to uproot myself and relocate. I did make a career change and now in Medical Information Technology. I am happier but right now I am out of work due to downsizing. I have sent out resumes and I am still waiting for a response. Hopefully, something will come up soon.
It can be very frustrating (and confusing) to send out resumes and not get any response or feedback, even.
If you think your age is an issue, try sending out resumes without the dates that would identify your age, such as the date your graduated college.
If you really think age is an issue for you, consider finding jobs where your age and experience are an asset, like in education. Many schools need teachers and teacher's aides and someone with knowledge, wisdom, patience and grace would probably fit the bill nicely.
Joy and sorrow are inseparable . . . together they come and when one sits alone with you . . . remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.- Kahlil Gibran