I am just turning 51 in May and have been unemployed since August of 2012. My position (graphic design) was eliminated by a company who sends jobs to India so their shareholders can make more money. I have done contract work the first year that helped me survive along with unemployment benefits. I had to sell my house and some belongings and now live in a 500 Sq Ft. apt. Unemployment ran out and I have reverted to doing odd jobs and handyman work to help keep whatever funds I still have remaining in the bank. After making 80K/yr, I have the bills that reflect that salary and the only thing left to help me is bankruptcy. I live in Phoenix, AZ where I am told age discrimination is the norm (and finding out the hard way). I have applied for over 2000 jobs and have had maybe 20 interviews but still can’t seem to get hired. “you are not a good fit” is a popular excuse and I have a nice collection of denial letters that look like they were copied from the same source. Most companies don’t even email you to let you know you were not selected after an interview. I am fortunate I have skills that enable me to make some money on the side but the uncertainty of whether my health will run out or the work runs out makes life very stressful. I’ve been waiting on healthcare since October. My funds are dwindling and the prospect of taking my 401K is 6 months away. I am at poverty level now, forced to get assistance for the first time in my life. I have received awards from past employers and was the top of my field. How is that NOT good enough to get hired? Not sure if there is any better place to go to to get work. I still apply every day. I keep hoping and pushing but I am getting beyond frustrated over the silly, stupid questions and the just plain stupid mentality of the Human Resource people. They must all have read the same stupid hiring practices book. It is like an episode out of the Twilight Zone. We are losing what is most important about our country to greedy corporations and fools who would sell their soul for PROFIT. I hope they all get downsized eventually and find out what it is really like on our end. The government should tax every company that sends jobs overseas to save money so it isn’t worth it. I agree with global trading etc., but you need to take care of your citizens first. Complacency is our worst enemy. Get off your butts and do something to change our government. Get the lazy do nothing rich congress out of Washington. they are not doing anything in our best interest. It is all about lining their pockets and staying in congress. Lets stop consuming and start making stuff again. -posted on our website today
Posted on: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:43:29 +0000
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