Dear Misty, I hope things are better. As for myself I am in your shoes, 65 now. And frankly I be little offended at such a dismissive way with your situation and chalk it up that your relationship with god is not good. Yes, There is ageism; exists but you have to meet the challenge. Either that become frozen and that is not good. Or become dependent on government. Choose the path of independence it more difficult but choices. Don't beat yourself over your choices at the time. You are not being punished. It is said that god or fate rains on just and unjust. Same is true for Sunshine. The clouds do dissipate and then sunshine again.

Here look at me I am so depressed all the time that I forget things all the right time. And I am answering or responding to your email concern. Believe me you are not alone. But you are more than a statistic in this economy. One way out and the same time keep your skills up and network and build relationships that may lead to something else is volunteering. Pick area of expertise you have see where is place you can volunteer while look for work. These are items you can add to your add and adds weight to your resume. This important it shows to potential employers that you are engagement in the process and being proactive.

Yes, It is a difficult market. But even in the Great Depression there were opportunities. Some of the biggest names in business and commerce or industry were borne out difficult times. One try to say is stay engaged one; two, get involved in something else than looking for work to give you a break but still keep you sharp and focused; three, always keep reinventing yourself. That does not mean throwing current you; no, it means building on the current you. Determine what is best to keep and purge the rest. Add, augment, and re-invent by introducing new things that give hope and desire to achieve.

To close, I always hear "Have a good day". I guess the good refers to having a god-filled life. I guess you could look at it in that way. But I now look at in a different way. Each day is a gift; a day to use wisely or to trash and add to the waste heap of life. I now live and say to others "Make a great day". "Make a great weekend". Notice it is proactive and that is the key. While I have not found work yet, this is a journey and along the way we can choose to learn many things along the way or not. I choose the former and now avoid the later and enjoy both the cloudy days and sunny days as well. So Misty enjoy both clouds and the sunshine; both are nourishing for soul and the mind and the body. I will do the same.

You can ask for a DOB in a job application. What you may be referring to is "cannot discriminate" based on age. Your resume does not have to have your age on it. With that said, if you put jobs too far back it is a dead give away. While an employer cannot discriminate bottom line everyone is looking for the milleniums for the obvious (easily moldable, fresh with social media technology as well as true but unfair cheaper to employ due to health insurance, retirement etc. Don't get depressed...you have made some major life changes. Try and make this your new beginning. Try staffing companies (even if temp for holidays), look at paid internships to get in the door. Most importantly, show them that experience out trumps anything if you have a certain skill set. If you had a job prior to divorce you may be eligible to tap into 401K without penalty due to 55+ rule.

Just keep on looking. They (employers) cannot ask you your age , religion or now I see even gender. Most people who work are over the retirement age. For financial reasons mostly. But, some do it because there isn't much to do at home. Many of these suggestions would work here on this board. Companies are looking for reliable people. I think I was told you have to sell yourself. Know your limits because most employers will put you to the test. It's not easy. I'm going to be 58 but, have been working since I was 15 years old. You say your divorced. Are you receiving any money from you divorce settlement? By the way 60 is not old . I wish you the best. Aloha

Misty I know exactly how you feel. I am now 70 years young and have experienced the pain of age discrimination. One thing we often have going for us is that they don't know how old we are over the telephone. I have worked in several call centers mostly in seasonal type jobs. I have always done work from home jobs that only required an internet connection with at least 6 mg download speed and 1 mg up. These legitimate jobs are incoming calls only (all done thru your headset and computer) an d you are paid for training as well. Check out companies like convergysworkfromhome.com, or 1800flowers work from home (ths is seasonal but gives you experience). Hotel chains often use call centers for their reservations, or try companies that work for government programs. Another source to look into would be call center for pizza delivery. If you don't mind volunteering for your training look up Arise.com. You select the company you want to work with and agree to attend online the training class times shown. Once trained you then must work the minimum hours per week...and my understanding is you select the hours you want to work... Best of luck.

google Georgia human rights. contact the state office. go there if you have to. Don't wait for them to call back

google Georgia human rights. they probably help you or put you in touch with people that can. Age discrimination is a crime all over the usa. I have an age discrimination case under investigation by the Illinois human rights office involving 2 bars that kicked me out as soon as I got there on consecutive nights.

Misty, if I were you I would apply to the FAFSA government website to see how much of an award for college you could get from your local community college. I would pick a two year program that interests you and has good promise of work. Include classes in Word and Excel. Be sure to mark that you are a displaced homemaker. Your award could be grant money which you do not have to pay back. You could mark that you would like Work Study so they will give you a job on campus while you attend. Ask for the department at the college which will know what companies are hiring students from completion of programs, and pick the program offering job placement if possible. Good luck! p.s. any money that is not used from your financial aid is given to you for living expenses.

Look into local Job Fairs and print out several of your resumes. You can usually find out what companies are going to attend the job fair.

That is how I got a housekeeping job. The way I understand it, companies are at these job fairs to hire immediately - much good luck to you.

Hello Misy, I'm 46 and have been looking for work here in Texas for about four months now. Just keep your head up try and stay positive, something will come along.

stay motivated and keep your focus 1 no just brings you closer to a yes