But wait ... sometimes it gets even worse ...
Not only am I out of work and over 55, but I’m trying to escape a dying industry (newspapers) and I need to change careers on top of it.
Some college kid with a shiny new degree might be able to land an entry-level job in their chosen field, but good luck landing even an interview (I’ve had TWO in the last 10 years!) when you’re over 55 and have little or no experience!
The sad part is that one would think a lifetime of assorted experience is worth something. I’ve already made all my rookie mistakes and most of my major-league bonehead plays, too. But that doesn’t matter.
They see gray, you go away.
So true. The American Dream has become a national nightmare because of our greedy politicians.