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Genise Caruso
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Versatile and Talented Technical Writer and Certified Professional Resume Writer

I was 45, lost my job, and spent the better part of a FULL YEAR trying to find another position. That job lasted only 3 months due to the owner deciding to cut some positions, and I couldn't bring myself to go through the nightmare I had previously trying to find a job. I had always toyed with the idea of self-employment. The one thing I felt I could do well was write and started taking steps to make that a reality. After reading everything about freelance writing I could find, I finally realized my lack of credentials and recent writing experience was a major obstacle I had to overcome. No one was going to pay me a penny based on my word alone! So, I did what any insane 50-year-old woman would do; I enrolled in school (online) and pursued a degree. This was a major risk, as I didn't have a great track record of finishing things I started. (That was all prior to being diagnosed with ADD and treated with good meds.) Not only did I earn my bachelor's degree for technical writing, but I did it with an extremely high GPA. I wasn't as stupid as I believed. By the time I graduated I was 55 and already had started taking on some freelance writing jobs. I also studied and took the exam to become a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), which wasn't really something I planned, but someone I knew well, had worked with, and trusted, was doing this type of work and basically coerced me into joing the "fun!" Once I heard what kind of money she earned I admit I got more interested. Anyway, that was in 2010 ( I was 55) and I've been a self-employed freelance writer, specializing as a CPRW since that time. Success didn't happen overnight or easily but at least now I had the skills, education, experience, and maturity to make it work and I've never regretted my decision. #ageism #advice #jobsearch #resume #self-employment

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What an incredibly, incredibly inspiring story @Genise Caruso!! I am also considering eventually going back to school as an older, more mature student, in an effort to start over career-wise. Thanks for sharing that it's possible to transform your life with a lot of elbow grease and an impressive amount of perseverance! 💓

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craig cole
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If I came to a stop sign in my car the same time you did in your car.....I would give you the write away.....nyuk.....nyuk.....nyuk !!! Thanks for sharing.....

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David Stevens
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Environmental Services Director at Hs

Congrats! Great achievement!!!

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Ann Charbonneau- Brannon
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Congruallations

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Genise Caruso
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Versatile and Talented Technical Writer and Certified Professional Resume Writer

Thank you all for the awesome comments. I am honored and delighted to be a part of such a positive community!

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Susan Williams
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Cashier at K W Cafeterias

I love to write and have always been pretty good. Thanks for sharing. Very inspirational. 9

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Michael Holmes
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Electrical Engineering

I've always said "self pity is the last class to attend before self destruction". Stand up, dust yourself and strive ahead. No pain, no gain. Thanks for sharing this piece, very inspiring.

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Syed Choudhury
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Store Manager at Homeoutlet Yonkers Inc

Your story inspires me very much , I am 60 years old man and nothing but GED certification, what can you advice me ?

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Roger Dickman
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Motivator, Counselor, Instructor

@Genise Caruso What an awesome and inspiring story of success!👍👍💯

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Reena B.
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Administrative Assistant at Self-Employed

Love your story! Thanks for sharing.

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