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05/23/2006 02:36:14 AM · #1 |
The Boss just told me I'm Redundant, got a months work left and at 62 1/2 Im in the job market again
I don't expect to find any thing soon so I'l have to be a Layabout.
So where does a 62yr old start.
to young for the pension and too old for work. Well the good thing about it is i will have more time for photography and it may even make my subbmissions better
Just being upbeast about the whole thing worked my butt of since i was 14
the progam Scrap heap Challenge has taken on a brand new meaning |
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05/23/2006 02:39:43 AM · #2 |
Aww - bummer. I hope you find something - maybe just sell your photos!
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05/23/2006 02:40:09 AM · #3 |
Just think of it as an opportunity in disguise. Enjoy life and take alot of pictures to share and some day leave behind.
At least you don't have the expense of film :) |
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05/23/2006 02:42:40 AM · #4 |
| Upbeat is the key, the maw of depression always beckons, but your staying positive will help in so many ways. I have been through these before and anticipate I will in the future. One time of letting it turn my world upside down was enough. It is survivable, enjoy your time and you will find something to get you by. It always does for someone who wants to work, no matter how young and inexperienced you are ; ) |
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05/23/2006 02:43:25 AM · #5 |
Dams - I went through two restructuring processes already, but never managed to get retrenched. I want to open my own business, but afraid to take the risk - If I get retrenched, I will have a good excuse to do so.
Your age - not a problem - use it to your advantage.
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05/23/2006 02:47:59 AM · #6 |
| Btw my wife dosn,t want me under her feet so a got short shift as being a house husband !!!! Ok so its down to WOrk and Income department in the morning |
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05/23/2006 04:49:35 AM · #7 |
Look at the skills you have as a mature, experienced man and work out where you can use them. This may be the opportunity to try something completely new. Of course that does depend on finances but think laterally - are you good at diy? Are you useful with computers? Can you offer services that the people around you have need of?
Just a few thoughts to help myou on your way!
Good luck!
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05/23/2006 05:28:45 AM · #8 |
I believe there's a growing realisation that more experienced members of the workforce (read a polite way of saying older) are more valuable than fresh faced babies - the experience itself, maturity, less likely to stay a year and move on (taking all the training and skills you've given them with them)... I guess it's a matter of finding those employers who already recognise this.
Won't be easy, I'm sure but wishing you best of luck!
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05/23/2006 05:41:16 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by kiwinick:
The Boss just told me I'm Redundant, got a months work left and at 62 1/2 Im in the job market again
I don't expect to find any thing soon so I'l have to be a Layabout.
So where does a 62yr old start.
to young for the pension and too old for work. Well the good thing about it is i will have more time for photography and it may even make my subbmissions better
Just being upbeast about the whole thing worked my butt of since i was 14
the progam Scrap heap Challenge has taken on a brand new meaning |
Welcome to the club.
I have spent the last three and a half months at home driving the wife nuts (and she works from home ... so she is always here) after having helped engineer my own retrenchment. Not looking for a new job though ... but some type of franchise.
People are always looking for experience, and I have had a couple of enquiries about consulting work.
Good luck
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05/23/2006 06:00:54 AM · #10 |
thanks every one for your advice and good wishes, there is always light at the end of tunnell.
I have 2 option at the moment
A. work the 1 month notice and go
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B. take the 1 month salary and go.
I am leaning toward B as I think a quick break is probably best for all |
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05/23/2006 06:51:28 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by kiwinick:
thanks every one for your advice and good wishes, there is always light at the end of tunnell.
I have 2 option at the moment
A. work the 1 month notice and go
or
B. take the 1 month salary and go.
I am leaning toward B as I think a quick break is probably best for all |
That just happened to my father-in-law. At 60 he was "downsized". He bounced back pretty quick though... was out of work for about 4 or 5 months. He just got back from a trip across the pond for his new job and is lovin' it! Keep you chin up... you'll bounce back quickly! |
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