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LuvLoogie

(7,666 posts)
19. What is something you've always wanted to do or try,
Tue Oct 8, 2024, 12:15 AM
Oct 2024

but never had the time for? Would you consider a job unrelated to your profession? Something you could do until you retire. Of course you may have income requirements that your job provided, but might be hard to find or gain in a new field. But you could try something that uses some of your skill set and some of your untapped aptitude. Maybe a job at costco or starbucks while you look for a career related job.

Another thing you might try if you have any social media chops, is to start a YouTube or TikTok channel, just to keep your writing up while you look. You could also try writer meetups in your area, just for further relationship building.

Sometimes just a chill neighborhood job you can walk to, can be fulfilling in a way you hadn't allowed for.

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I'm so f-ed. Laid off in June at 61 [View all] TheGreatConspiracy Oct 2024 OP
You are not alone. Bluethroughu Oct 2024 #1
Hiring is a disaster area, flooded with Chat-generated garbage. usonian Oct 2024 #2
What's a VC? discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2024 #5
Venture Capitalist usonian Oct 2024 #7
I was thinkomg Viet Cong. My take.... discntnt_irny_srcsm Oct 2024 #31
Also known as Vulture Capitalists. usonian Oct 2024 #32
mitt romney lol nt msongs Oct 2024 #10
HN has monthly job threads IbogaProject Oct 2024 #12
I'm retired and don't look there. Thanks. usonian Oct 2024 #13
I was adding to your idea IbogaProject Oct 2024 #14
You bet! We try to help and other here. I took it positively. usonian Oct 2024 #15
sorry. Duplicate post. usonian Oct 2024 #16
I'm 73 and work part-time as a community college teacher. Turbineguy Oct 2024 #3
Maybe apply to a government entity. They're typically more open to older workers. megahertz Oct 2024 #4
And you only need 5 years to get a pension over a certain jimfields33 Oct 2024 #27
I agree that the "Linked-in" and one or two similar are a waste of your time. 3Hotdogs Oct 2024 #6
I feel your pain Metaphorical Oct 2024 #8
Wonderful advice. MotownPgh Oct 2024 #9
I managed to hang in until I was 62 slightlv Oct 2024 #21
Do you put dates in your resume? iemanja Oct 2024 #11
Age AverageOldGuy Oct 2024 #17
My younger daughter is an attorney as well DFW Oct 2024 #24
Being a substitute can help while you're in survival mode jmbar2 Oct 2024 #18
What is something you've always wanted to do or try, LuvLoogie Oct 2024 #19
"A better fit" is code talk. Aussie105 Oct 2024 #20
Keep the faith Stpaoulboy Oct 2024 #22
I got laid off onmy 51 birthday. hurple Oct 2024 #23
Question: Although the info in the OP and replies fits my general impression in some ways,... snot Oct 2024 #25
Interesting questions! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #28
Agreed; but fwiw, your report fits with what I hear from employers elsewhere. snot Oct 2024 #33
Try Virtual Vocations site? SheltieLover Oct 2024 #26
I hope your situation improves. Still working at 71 (maybe 2 hrs a day), but I know our business is winding down. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 #29
Good luck Americanme Oct 2024 #30
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