Anyone gotten a job at 60? Cause I need one for next 2 years.

[bamademo]

Degree, lot's of good experience. But I fear age discrimination.

[hollysmom]

1. nope, I gave up at 58. Sorry.

From what I understand it is worse to be 60 with a bad credit rating.

I hear that if you are lucky and there is an opening, Costco hires old and/or with disabilities.

[LiberalEsto]

2. Sorry, no. I've been out of work for more than 5 years

and just applied for early Social Security. I'll be eligible (62) in less than 2 months.

BA in English and 25 years of newspaper reporting experience, plus 7 years of semi-technical marketing writing for websites. And a bad back, so I can't bag groceries.

I wish you much better luck.

[haele]

3. Well, you could always apply to be an Adjunct Professor.

Or maybe go into tutoring some College Football players. Neither pays very much, but if you have a degree and can show application of the subject in the real world, you might get - oh, 7K a year if you're lucky...

Haele

[femmocrat]

17. That is what my husband did after retirement.

He got bored at home, so he applied at the local community college and they hired him. He also prepares income tax returns. He is busier than ever now!

Another suggestion: Activity Director at a senior citizens' facility. My mom worked until she was 75, organizing activities for the seniors. She loved it and it kept her active.

[Sweet Freedom]

4. My mom

Has been hired by 4 different companies in the past five years and she is 65 (and TERRIBLE on a computer). She's in a high-turnover industry, hence the numerous jobs, but she's happy in the job she has now and she's making a good salary.

You can do it!!

[athena]

5. I'm sure it's possible.

In other words, I'm sure the probability is non-zero. Stay positive, and you'll do it.

[OriginalGeek]

6. My aunt was an executive level head-hunter for a long time

and retired early but then got bored went to work for a lawyer's office on a part time basis (meaning she worked when she felt like it lol.) But, to be fair, she had shit-tons of connections and pretty much dictated to them what she would do, what she wouldn't do and when and where she would do it. I don't know the details other than I know she is not a lawyer but has lots of degrees and experience at what this firm did so could write her own ticket. She's in her late 60s now and works a few days a week a few times a month. It helps that she doesn't need to work to pay the bills - just to have fun.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

7. Yeah, got one at 65

Programming. Using some new programming languages as well as some old nearly forgotten ones.

Pay is not as good as I was making before layoff/retirement, but the job is not as stressful. I'm responsible for my work, not for a whole team.

Hang in there.

And yes, there is age discrimination. For a while, I was thinking about maybe a dye job. But, I'm not Donald Trump, and I earned all this grey hair!

[RebelOne]

8. I did, but was laid off after I turned 71, but it was not age related.

I worked for a publishing company and its ad revenues fell off in 2009. So staff was downsized. I was let go along with 2 editors and the production manager, who was my boss. They were all a lot younger than me. Well, since I was well past 65, I just decided to retire. The company was very generous with severance pay, as I received $10,000.

[erinlough]

9. My husband did.

He got creative and sold himself as a substitute worker in his field which had been cut to the bone in our area. After hearing about it he got calls to help out other businesses in the same situation. Now he is working a permanent part time position which was just what he wanted.

I have been wondering if there are people who need research done. College profs, etc. they might be willing to hire you to do research for their classes. I think the idea is to stay flexible and be creative.

[raccoon]

10. I did. I had been working at my workplace for about 10 years as part-time. Someone

retired and I got that vacated full-time position.

I realize I am very fortunate.

Anyway, I'm here to tell you there is hope!

[TBF]

11. My mom is working fast food -

she has been there a good 20 years though I think - she is 70 now.

She started collecting SS at 62 and works part-time. Along with a small inheritance she is doing ok.

She does work early in the morning, but they definitely hired her at 40+ and appreciate that she is reliable (she gets raises - makes more than minimum).

Good luck w/your search!

[FatBuddy]

12. we live in post job America

you'll be competing with 20 year old or recent grads for the same work.

If you have a unique skill, you might have better luck consulting or something.

Or if you have ANY sales experience, some people might take you on if you can prove you are an earner.

[UrbScotty]

13. My aunt (who I think is in her 60s) got a full-time job almost a year ago

If you can impress them, you should have a good shot.

[UTUSN]

14. I hope my downer experience is not typical.

I try to stay open to younger generations and not be a typical old coot, and I'm pleased with a lot of younger people, but in my work environment, even in my 50s, I saw some ugly ambition, like, "Why don't you get out of my way because I want your job?!1" and ungratefulness from some who got very significant employment and mentoring. And this in the context of how we have awareness of age discrimination in our society and the official expectation of everybody working into later and later age.

[jrandom421]

15. Did at 58

Was a technology consultant, traveling the country to customer sites for a number of different consulting firms. Health issues dictated that I had to end my travels, especially after the one gig I had, where I was doing the weekly commute from Seattle to New York City for 7 months.

Got a job at a big nonprofit in town, taking about a 30% pay cut. Still enough to live on comfortably, with great benefits and I stay local, where my skills and experience are used well at "one of the least evil employers in Seattle". I consider that a win.

[magical thyme]

16. looking for one right now...

I just wish my hospital could give me enough MLT hours...I may volunteer to help out with the phlebotomy there.

I made it through HR at another hospital last month, but never got a call from the hiring manager.

A lot of age discrimination...