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Some Tips for Older Workers to Weather Hard Times
by Chris Farrell at startribune.com
The association of old age with decline has a long history. To work or do anything demanding during the traditional retirement years is often considered cute at best and depressing at worst. Economist John Kenneth Galbraith called these reactions the “Still Syndrome.”
“The Still Syndrome is the design by which the young or the less old daily assail the old. ‘Are you still well?’ ‘Are you still working?’ ‘I see that you are still taking exercise.’”
How To Land A New Job In Tough Times
by Robin Ryan at forbes.com

A Baby Boomer called me with a question that many of you might be tossing around. Sandy asked, “I really dislike my current boss, and I want to leave this job, but should I just be grateful I have a job and not try for a new one? The pandemic has caused so much bad news about company closings, reduced hiring, and my brother just lost his job. It has got me down, so should I stop complaining, suck it up, and hang on for another year or two until times are better?”
Sandy’s fear is understandable. She thinks that few employers are hiring, which is not valid.
Discarding Ageism
to Harness the Experience of Older Workers
by Daniel Enemark and Kelly Wilkinson at workforce.org
Not long ago, the world of work was reserved for people ages 16-64 who longingly looked to retirement at age 65. Like nearly every component of the future of work, things have changed.
Many Americans are working well past the traditional retirement age of 65, into their 70s and 80s. Over the coming decade, workers 55 years and older will be the fastest-growing segment of the workforce, gifting our communities with the opportunity to learn and grow from their years of professional experience.

How To Successfully Change Careers After A Layoff
by Aaron Sanborn at workitdaily.com
For most workers, being laid off or furloughed is a scary thought, and unfortunately this scary thought became a reality for many professionals who had their jobs impacted by COVID-19.
However, for some, losing their job is the push they need to make a career change.

Coronavirus Affecting Your Job Search?
We've added some additional material that we hope can help.
More help for the 50+ job seeker:
Why Job Interviews Are a Persistent Illusion
4 Tips for Working with Recruiters
Major Red Flags To Look For Before Accepting The Job
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