I am 64 years old and I recently relocated to Miami Beach I have many years experience as a property manager but I am having a very hard time getting a job in my field I have been to several interviews but I don't know but I think my age holds me back a little as I said I have numerous years of experience in and management and bookkeeping and would be a very good asset to any company I would love to be able to use my skills and experience

Hi Debbie: I am sorry that things are not going the way you have expected. If no one won't give you a job/Employment. Create your own job. I know there are people out there are creating jobs for themselves as entrepreneurs. You can help set up business for entrepreneurs. That's what accountants do. Right now I am in the process of starting a handyman business venture and who knows with your skill set. I might have to come looking for your Services. Have faith and remember gear is a prison. I wish you well in all your endeavors.

I feel the same, I'm 61 and been in IT for a long time...

Hi I have been there working with home care try contacting your local churches for companion only no lifting involved Good luck

Dear Debbie, Age discrimination is a reality. No matter what they say. I just turned 70 and was laid off of my job. I can't retire but fortunately I have a talent for writing which I have been using to supplement my income. I had many careers throughout my life and one of them was a recruiter. I used to get people jobs. I know the employment industry inside and out. Go deep inside yourself and you will find a hobby or talent that you didn't realize could make you some money. Never give up!!!! Good luck!

You are 100% correct. I started noticing the difference in my early 50's. Even within companies I was employed with.

I agree with you and am also having a tough time getting re-employed because of my age. I have seen candidates half my age get hired yet I have more experience and education than them. Discrimination is hard to prove but it is happening.

I agree with you and am also having a tough time getting re-employed because of my age. I have seen candidates half my age get hired yet I have more experience and education than them. Discrimination is hard to prove but it is happening.

I can understand your feelings I have masters degree am 58 years old and go through 100 applications for 5 interviews and am declared overqualified or just blown off It can be disheartening U fortunately we have to try 10 times harder. It can be rough but ya gotta be tough B smart I ask ahead what type of culture in your business are you looking for. It throw's them off so they have to say we don't discriminate. Make sure to take names of human resource representatives. I got dismissed from a McDonald interview and took down the name of the hiring manger and toledhim he didn't give me but two minutes and folded up my resume. So I got district mangers name nad am going to report him if he doesn't give me an equal chance . theres always the EEOc Thye don't like when you keep track

I'm 62 and lost a senior management position when my company sold five years ago. Age discrimination is very real, and you'll never prove it. I finally gave up trying to convince hiring managers half my age that I could bring value to their companies. So . . . I now do consulting, go out on temp job assignments and write Kindle books, and I am now close to making what I made as an SVP at a Fortune 100 company. I have three suggestions for you . . . #1 - start your own business as a small business bookkeeper . . . go door-to-door in office buildings and business parks and small strip malls looking for family-owned businesses who might be doing their own books now, but would welcome the chance to farm it out to someone who knows what they're doing. #2 - sign on with all of the temp agencies in your town . . . there is lots of temp demand for bookkeepers and people with knowledge of Quickbooks . . . and temp jobs often lead to permanent positions that you don't have to interview for because you're already proving yourself in the job. #3 - Write a Kindle book about how to survive being a caregiver - "I'm a Caregiver! Now What Do I Do? There is a huge market for a topic like this and all you need is a computer and an internet connection. Google "how to write a Kindle book" and you can put it up on Amazon for FREE and earn a 70% royalty (paid monthly) on every book sold, provided the price is $9.99 or less. You could also consider a topic like "Quick Guide to Quickbooks" although that title may already be taken. The theme in all of these suggestions is . . . decide what you're good at, decide how you can make money doing what you're good at, and then believe in yourself - even if some 30-something hiring manager doesn't. God didn't create useless people. You have value. Believe in yourself, ask Him for help, and you're on your way. BTW . . . call the Chamber and the Small Business Administration in your town. They often have free resources and workshops on how to start a business. Google "writers groups" in your town, or look for a writers group on Facebook, and join (again, usually free). Fellow writers will be happy to show you the Kindle ropes and help you get started. I'm pulling for you. Hang in there!