How Can We Support Older Job Seekers Facing Uncertainty?

[iteachurkid]

Hey everyone! If you could keep my dad in your prayers, I'd really appreciate it. He lost his job yesterday and is pretty down. He does feel like something good is bound to come from this, but it's still really hard for him. He's 60 years old and doesn't think anyone is going to hire him (which I don't think is true...he has over 30 years of managerial experience). Just say a prayer that this journey our family is embarking on will be a short one with a happy ending. Thanks in advance!

 

[rennea]

Oh your poor dad!! Good luck to him, with all that experience I'm sure he will find another job soon.

 

[Kitchen2u]

That does suck....wishing GOOD LUCK to finding a new job ~ who knows....it may be a BETTER one!

 

[krzymomof4]

praying for employment soon.

 

[dianevill]

Prayers coming his way!

 

[vwpamperedchef]

Sending lots of prayers for your dad's *new* job!

 

[raebates]

I'll keep him in prayer. I'd also like to give him a bit of advice--go to your local Manpower office.I'm a temp with Manpower; have been for the past 4 years. Now, I'm a temp because that's what I love to do. However, most of their orders are for temp to hire or direct hire. That means that either they work through Manpower for a stated length of time, then, if they have good attendance and good reviews, they are hired. Or, in the case of direct hire, Manpower takes care of all the reference checks, testing, and such, and the person is immediately hired by the company.I promise you his age won't be an issue with Manpower. I'm currently filling in in the office, and we've placed several seasoned citizens in good positions in the month or so I've been there.

 

[iteachurkid]

Thanks so much to everyone for your thoughts and prayers! My dad is looking at several options, hoping one of them comes through. Thanks again!

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Keep us posted, Jennifer! Raebates posted a very good idea, so if one of those options does not pan out- well Manpower might just work out!
I'll keep your family in my prayers!

 

[iteachurkid]

Our prayers have been answered! My dad just called me and less than a week after being let go he has a job. He is so excited. It will be half the drive and the paycut will be less than 8000 (he was expecting at least 20000). The best part, I think the people he will be working for will actually appreciate him. This whole thing could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Thank you all so much for all of your thoughts and prayers they are so much appreciated!!!


Jennifer

 

[PamperedDor]

Oh Jennifer - that is wonderful news - So happy for your dad!!

 

[quiverfull7]

That is SO cool! Thanks for the update!!!!!!!!! Thanks God!

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Our prayers have been answered! My dad just called me and less than a week after being let go he has a job. He is so excited. It will be half the drive and the paycut will be less than 8000 (he was expecting at least 20000). The best part, I think the people he will be working for will actually appreciate him. This whole thing could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Thank you all so much for all of your thoughts and prayers they are so much appreciated!!!


Jennifer

Things like this usually are. Glad to hear everything is working out! We'll keep him in prayer to make sure everything stays good. Keep us updated.

 

[janetupnorth]

Awesome news for him! The time savings and gas savings will start to make up that $8K cut in no time!!!!

 

[rennea]

Great news!!

 

[raebates]

Wonderful! Glad to hear the good news.

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Our prayers have been answered! My dad just called me and less than a week after being let go he has a job. He is so excited. It will be half the drive and the paycut will be less than 8000 (he was expecting at least 20000). The best part, I think the people he will be working for will actually appreciate him. This whole thing could turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Thank you all so much for all of your thoughts and prayers they are so much appreciated!!!


Jennifer

PRaise the Lord! I am so happy for him and for you! Heck- he'll end up breaking even just from all the gas he'll be saving- so that $8000.00 pay cut won't seem so bad.

 

[kaseydee]

That's awesome! I missed your original post, but I hate that older people fear looking for another job because of their age. I'm so glad your dad had a happy ending!