What is Your Employment Situation?

asphaltcowboi · 11-17-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lipstixgal

That's great but 52 is not that old I'm 52 and starting a new career, no one has hired me yet but I don't think they can ask how old you are?? just saying

52 then a couple years school unless i go to one of those tech schools for something... im thinking sence im only 20 mins from the casinos in laughlin nev maybe learn slot machine mechanics i see alot of old dudes doing that. i have to limit my lifting so they say!

Apocalipstic · 11-17-2010, 03:26 PM

I am very lucky to have a job a love. I have been here for 12 years. No raises in a while due to the economy, but no cuts in pay either. Good insurance and benefits.

We have had some lay off's so I feel especially blessed to still be here.

I have been thinking about going back to school to either teach Spanish or English as a second language. I don't like the way languages are taught in the US, and am interested in new ways of teaching that are not so difficult. I have begun tutoring Spanish a bit, and the textbooks and on line programs are pretty confusing.

I would love to have a job where I could work from anywhere. I love to travel and our travel at work has been way cut back due to the economy, TARP, and President Obama encouraging people not to have conventions. (Yes, I am a supporter of the President)

BullDog · 11-17-2010, 03:31 PM

By the time my former mother-in-law finished dental school she was in her 50's. She had a liberal Arts B.A. that she had earned over 20 years ago and then had to take all the science prerequisites at night after work (dental hygienist) before even going to dental school. She ended up having her own dental practice for quite a number of years after the age of 50.

Lynn · 11-17-2010, 08:41 PM

As I mentioned, I am 50. If I pursue this idea of being a NP, I'll be at least 54, if not older. But, I figure that if I don't change careers, I'll be in the exact same situation in that time, if not worse.

My mom got her master's in education in her 50's, and she still works as a tutor and grading teacher certification exams at Eductional Testing Service in Princeton. She's 78. My mother-in-law (former) is 80 and still working as a psychotherapist after getting her MSW in her 50's. I know of two colleagues who recently got their RN licenses in their 50's, after working as social workers for over 25 years.

I looked at other options (psychology and law) but they did seem too costly and time consuming to make it worth it. All of a sudden, this idea seemed to fit, and, so far, it seems pretty doable.

If you have a dream, go for it! It's never too late to grow.

AtLast · 11-17-2010, 09:04 PM

Thinking about people changing careers or long-time employment at least 3 times throughout their working lives is very common. I did and also combined past skills and education along the way.

What is upsetting is when people just like what they do and want to continue doing it but are forced out by such things as a recession. And so many big employers (really true in Heartland states) don't have any re-training programs in place.

This is very different in other countries like Germany, for example. The US has never really put things like this in place for our workforce in the manufacturing areas. Hummm.... and look at how much of this work is being done by US companies in other countries! Even "Green" industries like solar energy is seeing this as solar panels were devloped here and are now manufactured outside of the US.

WickedFemme · 11-18-2010, 12:59 PM

I realized that I never mentioned what I do for work in my previous post. I have worked in social services for over 20 years and currently am a Director for a nonprofit that helps women getting out of Domestic Violence situations through provision of shelter and supportive services. I love my job and am committed to helping the women and children.

I tried doing Corporate a few times in the past and just couldn't stomach the 'bottom line' and greed as well as the 'coldness' among the ranks, etc... so, I know that I choose this and could make more money but the 'spiritual' costs aren't worth it for me. I truly give those of you who work in Corporate America credit for doing what you do... I know it takes a lot of perseverence and great inner strength to work in that system. I also know that we need to make products and export more than we do rather than outsourcing and importing everything... I hope this country can get some of it's industry back as well as skilled labor jobs soon, but until the heads of corporations get over their greedy selves I don't foresee it happening... something has to give and unfortunately the American people have been paying the price for way too long. It's sad that we have become so apathetic.

Nat · 11-18-2010, 01:57 PM

I don't want to put too much info online, but I do work full time and for about half as much as I was 3 years ago. I'm experienced in my field and very good at what I do, but I'm basically back to working entry-level due to a few moves and my current location. I've been using the time to get some extra qualifications to try something new, but it's slow going. I feel a bit imprisoned currently, but life should eventually improve if I can get my ish together. I'm looking forward to a future where what I do actually directly, daily, hourly helps others. If I manage to make my goals, I should be able to wake up every day and know that going to work is the most important thing I could be doing with my day, and I am looking forward to that feeling.

Nat · 11-18-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

I am very lucky to have a job a love. I have been here for 12 years. No raises in a while due to the economy, but no cuts in pay either. Good insurance and benefits.

We have had some lay off's so I feel especially blessed to still be here.

I have been thinking about going back to school to either teach Spanish or English as a second language. I don't like the way languages are taught in the US, and am interested in new ways of teaching that are not so difficult. I have begun tutoring Spanish a bit, and the textbooks and on line programs are pretty confusing.

I would love to have a job where I could work from anywhere. I love to travel and our travel at work has been way cut back due to the economy, TARP, and President Obama encouraging people not to have conventions. (Yes, I am a supporter of the President)

I think you would be such a wonderful teacher!

Softly · 11-18-2010, 08:42 PM

I work at a good company. I just started in Sept. I was on unemployment prior to that for about 5 months.

that's all the info I will give ;D

I enjoy my job, so much! I hope they keep me onboard

the downside: 1 hour drive every morning! :P pffft sucky.

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11-17-2010, 03:26 PM	#2
Apocalipstic Pink Confection How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Ma'am Relationship Status: Dating Myself Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 4,266 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 17,195 Thanked 11,362 Times in 2,838 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I am very lucky to have a job a love. I have been here for 12 years. No raises in a while due to the economy, but no cuts in pay either. Good insurance and benefits. We have had some lay off's so I feel especially blessed to still be here. I have been thinking about going back to school to either teach Spanish or English as a second language. I don't like the way languages are taught in the US, and am interested in new ways of teaching that are not so difficult. I have begun tutoring Spanish a bit, and the textbooks and on line programs are pretty confusing. I would love to have a job where I could work from anywhere. I love to travel and our travel at work has been way cut back due to the economy, TARP, and President Obama encouraging people not to have conventions. (Yes, I am a supporter of the President) __________________

11-17-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
BullDog Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Dominant Stone Butch Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: In A Healing Place Posts: 5,371 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 18,160 Thanked 22,653 Times in 4,464 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	By the time my former mother-in-law finished dental school she was in her 50's. She had a liberal Arts B.A. that she had earned over 20 years ago and then had to take all the science prerequisites at night after work (dental hygienist) before even going to dental school. She ended up having her own dental practice for quite a number of years after the age of 50. __________________ Love consists in this, that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other. - Rainer Maria Rilke

11-17-2010, 08:41 PM	#4
Lynn Member How Do You Identify?: Unabashed Feminine Lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: Her, She Relationship Status: Married! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 689 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,499 Thanked 2,413 Times in 504 Posts Rep Power: 9668975	As I mentioned, I am 50. If I pursue this idea of being a NP, I'll be at least 54, if not older. But, I figure that if I don't change careers, I'll be in the exact same situation in that time, if not worse. My mom got her master's in education in her 50's, and she still works as a tutor and grading teacher certification exams at Eductional Testing Service in Princeton. She's 78. My mother-in-law (former) is 80 and still working as a psychotherapist after getting her MSW in her 50's. I know of two colleagues who recently got their RN licenses in their 50's, after working as social workers for over 25 years. I looked at other options (psychology and law) but they did seem too costly and time consuming to make it worth it. All of a sudden, this idea seemed to fit, and, so far, it seems pretty doable. If you have a dream, go for it! It's never too late to grow. __________________ In the flush of love's light we dare be brave And suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free. Maya Angelou Wedding Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=22b092b98c

11-18-2010, 01:57 PM	#7
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender (DID System) Preferred Pronoun?: he/him or alter-specific Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central TX Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,047 Thanked 13,967 Times in 2,589 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I don't want to put too much info online, but I do work full time and for about half as much as I was 3 years ago. I'm experienced in my field and very good at what I do, but I'm basically back to working entry-level due to a few moves and my current location. I've been using the time to get some extra qualifications to try something new, but it's slow going. I feel a bit imprisoned currently, but life should eventually improve if I can get my ish together. I'm looking forward to a future where what I do actually directly, daily, hourly helps others. If I manage to make my goals, I should be able to wake up every day and know that going to work is the most important thing I could be doing with my day, and I am looking forward to that feeling. __________________ I'm a fountain of blood. In the shape of a girl. - Bjork What is to give light must endure burning. -Viktor Frankl

11-17-2010, 09:04 PM	#5
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Thinking about people changing careers or long-time employment at least 3 times throughout their working lives is very common. I did and also combined past skills and education along the way. What is upsetting is when people just like what they do and want to continue doing it but are forced out by such things as a recession. And so many big employers (really true in Heartland states) don't have any re-training programs in place. This is very different in other countries like Germany, for example. The US has never really put things like this in place for our workforce in the manufacturing areas. Hummm.... and look at how much of this work is being done by US companies in other countries! Even "Green" industries like solar energy is seeing this as solar panels were devloped here and are now manufactured outside of the US.

11-18-2010, 12:59 PM	#6
WickedFemme Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Very Happily Married to Bobbi46 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: where I want to be Posts: 313 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 355 Thanked 994 Times in 221 Posts Rep Power: 7014692	I realized that I never mentioned what I do for work in my previous post. I have worked in social services for over 20 years and currently am a Director for a nonprofit that helps women getting out of Domestic Violence situations through provision of shelter and supportive services. I love my job and am committed to helping the women and children. I tried doing Corporate a few times in the past and just couldn't stomach the 'bottom line' and greed as well as the 'coldness' among the ranks, etc... so, I know that I choose this and could make more money but the 'spiritual' costs aren't worth it for me. I truly give those of you who work in Corporate America credit for doing what you do... I know it takes a lot of perseverence and great inner strength to work in that system. I also know that we need to make products and export more than we do rather than outsourcing and importing everything... I hope this country can get some of it's industry back as well as skilled labor jobs soon, but until the heads of corporations get over their greedy selves I don't foresee it happening... something has to give and unfortunately the American people have been paying the price for way too long. It's sad that we have become so apathetic.

11-18-2010, 08:42 PM	#9
Softly Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 655 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 465 Thanked 701 Times in 253 Posts Rep Power: 3646036	I work at a good company. I just started in Sept. I was on unemployment prior to that for about 5 months. that's all the info I will give ;D I enjoy my job, so much! I hope they keep me onboard the downside: 1 hour drive every morning! :P pffft sucky.