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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 573913" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I'm back looking, although I just want part-time, at age 59. I read that many companies don't even look at people over 40. Over 40????? Then if you are 55, your chances of getting any job are something like 13%!!! As old as ME? 6%. Of course, no company can say they won't hire you if you are over 40, but they sure don't have to call you in and if you happen to call to ask about your status they can just say that you are under/over qualified or anything but the truth and nobody can prove them wrong.</p><p></p><p>Fortunately, I liked being a stay at home mom and got jobs when I needed them anyway. There are ways to fill in those blanks. I used to say I did babysitting during those years and it worked. I mean, I DID sometimes babysit <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>I hate online applying. It is going to make getting good jobs really hard for our kids and for those of us here who still want to work. The reason is, we used to be pretty sure our companies would just have applications from locals and would fill jobs locally. After all, we had to come in and fill out an application on in person. Often we got interviewed right away. Getting a job was a breeze. </p><p></p><p>Now, as my son learned, you are competing online with anyone who will relocate to your city, from India to China to Australia. My brother used to hire people and he elaborated on this. He hired high level people and often they were not from the US. He had to check each hire with his supervisor and usually brought in three or so applicants he liked and the boss would pick one of them. He couldn't discriminate or just choose from the US. He worked for a big company that paid great and had wonderful benefits. When he first started, his hiring was NOTHING like this. It was the ole "he walked in and filled out an application." By the time he quit to semi-retire, that's when he had to be fair to those from the US and India. And often the man or woman from India was better qualified or would take a lower salary. People compete with so many more people than they used to!</p><p></p><p>It's tough out there now. If I never get another job, I will volunteer and enjoy the rest of my life rather than fight the online crapola and personality tests. You ever try to apply for a min. wage job at Walmart? It takes 45 minutes and a personality test. If you answer a certain number of the personality test not to Walmart's liking, your online application is DELETED. What a scam! Our employers get away with murder.</p><p></p><p>Good luck to you, Hound Dog. My very, very best. Hugs!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 573913, member: 1550"] I'm back looking, although I just want part-time, at age 59. I read that many companies don't even look at people over 40. Over 40????? Then if you are 55, your chances of getting any job are something like 13%!!! As old as ME? 6%. Of course, no company can say they won't hire you if you are over 40, but they sure don't have to call you in and if you happen to call to ask about your status they can just say that you are under/over qualified or anything but the truth and nobody can prove them wrong. Fortunately, I liked being a stay at home mom and got jobs when I needed them anyway. There are ways to fill in those blanks. I used to say I did babysitting during those years and it worked. I mean, I DID sometimes babysit :) I hate online applying. It is going to make getting good jobs really hard for our kids and for those of us here who still want to work. The reason is, we used to be pretty sure our companies would just have applications from locals and would fill jobs locally. After all, we had to come in and fill out an application on in person. Often we got interviewed right away. Getting a job was a breeze. Now, as my son learned, you are competing online with anyone who will relocate to your city, from India to China to Australia. My brother used to hire people and he elaborated on this. He hired high level people and often they were not from the US. He had to check each hire with his supervisor and usually brought in three or so applicants he liked and the boss would pick one of them. He couldn't discriminate or just choose from the US. He worked for a big company that paid great and had wonderful benefits. When he first started, his hiring was NOTHING like this. It was the ole "he walked in and filled out an application." By the time he quit to semi-retire, that's when he had to be fair to those from the US and India. And often the man or woman from India was better qualified or would take a lower salary. People compete with so many more people than they used to! It's tough out there now. If I never get another job, I will volunteer and enjoy the rest of my life rather than fight the online crapola and personality tests. You ever try to apply for a min. wage job at Walmart? It takes 45 minutes and a personality test. If you answer a certain number of the personality test not to Walmart's liking, your online application is DELETED. What a scam! Our employers get away with murder. Good luck to you, Hound Dog. My very, very best. Hugs!!!! [/QUOTE]
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