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Over50  

For the Unemployed Over 50, Fears of Never Working Again...NYT

Patricia Reid is not in her 70s, an age when many Americans continue to work. She is not even in her 60s. She is just 57. But four years after losing her job she cannot, in her darkest moments, escape a nagging thought: she may never work again. ...... Since the economic collapse, there are not enough jobs being created for the population as a whole, much less for those in the twilight of their careers. Of the 14.9 million unemployed, more than 2.2 million are 55 or older. Nearly half of them have been unemployed six months or longer, according to the Labor Department. The unemployment rate in the group — 7.3 percent — is at a record, more than double what it was at the beginning of the latest recession. read more here http://finance.yahoo.com/focus-retirement/article/110742/for-the-unemployed-over-50-fears-of-never-working-again?mod=fidelity-changingjobs&cat=fidelity_2010_changing_jobs

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claybo4131  

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Yong  

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Hi, everyone

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Michael75065  

About Michael75065

My name Is Michael Ladd I live In Painesville Ohio a Suburb of Cleveland Ohio. About 6 -7 month ago I had 2 mini strokes and lost my job and trying to go on disability but through exercise, diet and god in my life I feel I can work. I feel I am not dead yet. My family hasd been helping me out.Stupid vaction al rehab said I can't work and they never even gave me a chance just some stupid 3 hour test on me and it was the weirdest test i ever took.

I am degreed person and I know I can work if only giving a chance. I like sales, marketing and customer service. I am not looking for a hand out just a hand up. If there is anybody out there can help me or give some advice I love it.

my email address is Michael75065@yahoo.com aqnd I have cell phone if interested in getting a hold of me.

 

 

Hope I get some help or advice,

Michael Ladd

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kaylieolson  

single mom of two and i need help

i need help, if someone can help that would be great i have no where to go and no one seems to be able to help,  i am a single mother of two with no money no vehicle no home and i dont know where to ask for help or how to do this, any advice would even be well appreciated

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