Senior Unemployment Rate Hits 31-Year High

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Joan, I am going to point you in the right direction. I hope this does not come off as insulting, but it is clear simply from this post as to why you can not find a job in the writing profession. There are over 20 errors in the short message you left above. There is no way anyone would be open to hiring someone whose work would then need to be edited. Perhaps taking a class or training session just to tighten up your skill set might do a world of good for your job search.
Good Luck! :)

erica of NJ 11:14AM June 24, 2010

If you are 50+ and become unemployed you probably have faced for the first time the harsh reality that age discrimination is alive and well. In this country we have age discrimination laws and corp have floors of lawyers who have already figured a way around it. Most companies are self-insured, actuaries are letting companies know what that portion of their 50+ work force will cost them in health care. We are slipping through the cracks, too young for Medicare benefits and find ourselves using our retirement savings to survive. Oh, let's not forget we're suppose to re-invent ourselves! Really? I have done that twice. Once again we have proven what a disposable society we have become, it never ceases to amaze me that we have "Green" campaigns, reuse, repurpose except for people in there 50's. Statistically our numbers are growing. We need to shed some light on these numbers. I have worked all of my life as I know most all of you have and contributed to Corporations bottom line. I have never been fired and am a team player and conscientious employee. We don't deserve to be kicked to the curb! Write your Senator...............let's shed some light on this growing trend. I am not disposable, I am worth reusing.

Re usable resource of WI 3:46PM February 11, 2010

Greetings!
My name is Charles Brooks (age - 65) and I have come to the conclusion that the 50+ workforce has a "Great deal" to offer any employer. So much so I've decided to start a business to help this "Prime" resouce find jobs and/or new careers.
I can recall when the senior employee, with all the experience, loyalty, integrity, tenacity, heart, determination, etc. was force out by businesses and corporation. After many years these businesses are coming to the conclusion, THAT MOVE was a tragic mistake. Now the country is finding a "brain drain" because of all these great people were "force out of the workplace, at least an attempt to do so, but "We're BAAAaaaack"!!!
I want to "DO" something about this situation even in the midst of our nations serious economic challenges. I'm not fearful of what might happen. The media (generally) paints a doom and gloom picture BUT that is not the whole truth. Sooner or later we as Americans will regain our footing and begin, once again, to rise above this situation. Americans are not quiters !!!
I KNOW there are jobs across the country for the "50+" workforce, it's just a matter of finding them and matching up the right employee for the right job. It sounds simple but I realize it might not be that simple however, sitting on our butts and wringing our hands and saying "it's all over for me", is absolutely not the truth; we are much better than that.
Here's what I would like to propose: 1) employers; send us your opening positions in your businesses. It might be you need a mentor to help better train your existing employees or seriously consider the GREAT value and proven success/experience of the 50+ workforce. You might find this is exactly who and what you need. 2) "50+ workforce, send us your resumes and tell us what your looking for. It might be you just need to earn more money or possibly you want to do something you have always wanted to try but never had the opportunity or maybe you want to start your own business (possibly co-op with others), who knows!
What do either of the two groups have to lose: NOTHING! In fact there is everything to gain.
Let us hear from you. My name and email are below. Maybe you want to mail us your resume and information. If so send it to our mail address: Brass Ring, P.O. Box 4665, Marietta, GA, 30061
Remember the phrase (at least the 50+ workforce will): "There is nothing to fear but fear itself". Granted, we have problems AND we have solutions. Let's get busy with "resolutions".
Here's to the greatest comeback America ever made with the "50+" crowd leading!
God Bless and all the best!
Charles Brooks

Charles Brooks of GA 6:38PM February 05, 2009

I am a female in my 60's I have had various businesses. However when I did work for others. I was a Office Mnager, comptroler,bookkeeper.and Night Auditor. I write.I am a published .Poet Poems
other short stories. I find it almost impossiabe to find work.
I would like to write ads or other promotional materialAt home.
If their is anyone out there that perhaps has such an opening or could steer me in the right direction I would love to hear.from you. Thanks

jOAN of NJ 4:18PM February 03, 2009