I Got Mad but now I Am out to Get Even
When I realized the reason I was being rejected from fields where I performed like a superstar, it cut deep. But to cut to the chase, I am reversing and responding to this "blow below the belt" which is "ageism". Keep your call center floors, your sales floors, your concierge positions, ect..., I regrouped and responded by putting myself into the self employment arena. I do private housekeeping, for a few very affluent couples on a regular basis, and my life, my emotional health, and my confidence took a very positive turn. I am in the process of starting an online business, and as well as going through the steps to become a notary. I am at Peace and am slowly returning to the happy person that I naturally am. I made good money in the conventional work arena, and at times I wonder if I should attempt to return to the maddening career I ran from. But, I am absolutely appreciating myself for making a bold decision to move out of a degrading state of affairs due to the generation not appreciating, respecting , nor coexisting with mature co-workers. Hey youngsters, you don't deserve my positivism in your work place. The work force is yours, you own it and you can have it. I will never expose myself again to the insanity. I will never apply for positions with companies that judge me, and hold against me the beauty of being of mature age. You dare hold my age against me? I leave you to your ignorance. Blessings to all my mature brothers and sisters out there who are disrespected and insulted by the onslaught of "ageism". You'll find a way around this abomination and win. I have faith in all of us. Sincerely, Shela
I think that's really great, Shela! I think it's really important to find something that makes you feel good, and it sounds like you have.
Bravo Shela, now that’s what I’m talking about!! I haven’t been directly affected by ageism bias for employment yet but I often wonder how much I would allow myself to be limited over something I had absolutely no control over and very much a part of the reality of my life and who I am. Not like I can jump into a time machine and shave off a couple of decades of years off my life so how would I chose to move on. I admire your risk taking and adventurous spirit but also need to tell you that what your entrepreneurial spirit isn’t unique to senior level career seekers. As a millennial I often find myself taking on small temporary and freelance jobs to supplement my income so I can afford to live in this city. What’s now labeled as the “gig economy” is a growing trend as more workers look for additional income to cover living expenses. So glad to hear your in a better space and hope your message finds its way to other experience, qualified, and talented job seekers dealing with the same frustrations. Take good care!