Be an outlier to overcome ageism
Face it, people of all ages haven't gotten the memo that ageism is not only wrong but self-defeating. Even if they agree with that statement, many will inevitably or subconsciously practice it.Therefore, if you're older, take control. Be seen as an exception to the rule.
Boomer Employment Struggles: “Why Me? Why Not Me?”
If it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Hard learned lessons to find a job over 50 years of age.Despite a distinguished and highly successful career Ray Suarez (PBS NewsHour), like many older workers are challenged to reinvent himself to earn an income.
Thriving after the Pandemic: Pause then Pivot
How do you survive and even thrive this coronavirus pandemic when your job is threatened, you need to find a job or a new way to earn an income?Futurist Karen Sand's advice: Pause then Pivot. Don't rush into something new to earn a living, unless you absolutely have to immediately. Use this time to re-evaluate your life, skills and needs and then pivot to something more fulfilling, meaningful, and even profitable.