I thought my interview went well, the. HR lady made a excuse and left the room, the hiring manager then proceeded to ask me inappropriate questions such as when I was gonna to retire! I am 52 and have 15 years yet. Followed by more age based questions. HR lady came back and he shut right up, like it was planned. After the interview there was a “test” where you put a spring in a hole and put a couple pieces in he demonstrated it. There was no hole. I felt with tweezers and no hole he didn’t allow me a flashlight to see what I was doing and I told him I was diabetic and was shaking because I needed to get my blood sugar higher so the shaking stops. He ignored and with no hole and shaking and never done it before of course I failed. They lied to me and Treated me without respect for my condition. Glad I didn’t get hired.

Have to share this new one. I have been unemployed for the past 3 months at the age of 63. There is no way I am going to give up nor do I feel I am ready to retire. After numerous applications and interviewsI received a call yesterday. It was from n agency I registered with, after a 10 minute conversation the person on the phone asked what year I graduated high school. When I responded he immediately hung up without saying a word. I was beside myself. I had to call back and say something. Needless to say this is my reality.

Dont understand your question, I was forced out of my job at the height of the economic slow down of 2006, collected unemployment til it ran out and then qualified for early Social Security, never got back in workforce, had open heart surgery in 2014 and just had surgery for throat cancer! It's gone I lost 55 pounds and now want to try working again since my early retirement social security is not enough to live on. Thank you for listening!!

I moved to Cincinnati two years ago. I left a job- early retirement- to go into business here with a business partner( failure). Long story short- I have 30 plus years experience as a sociology professo, with fifteen years experience advising students. I like teaching but can’t glue enough classes together to make it work. Is there any career change consultant who might help me to expand my search? Lots if these job engines are bogus. I’m a bit desparate here

I am semi-retired, don't want to work full time, but I still have some impressive skills that I would like to maintain. I have applied for several jobs that would be great with my skill set. Every time, I have been declined for further consideration, most often because the companies are "going in a different direction". I am healthy, and more than able to do these jobs, but I think my age scares employers off. The kicker is that even though I have been told that these companies are "going in a different direction", I still see these exact jobs listed on the job boards. I know they are not supposed to discriminate because of age, but it appears that they are. It also seems to me that someone who is skilled, and experienced would be a better option, even in the short term, rather than train someone new to the field. Someone, I might add, that will take a very long time to reach my skill level.

I am retired and in my 60’s. I really would like to go back to work but have not had any success in getting hired. My age seems to be a deciding factor. Any suggestions?

Planned my retirement two years in advance. Take note. I am soooo glad I planned ahead. Lots of things to consider.

Whatcha going to do? I am taking a year off to do volunteer work, raising money to charity and going on the speaking tour to get it.

Can you afford it? Yup! Planted some funds specifically for year one.

What’ll you do after? Over the years I acquired skills that fit ideally with part time work, insurance sales, consulting and tax work. This will allow for a lot of time off and still earn some “play money”. I have simple tastes and do not dream of buying a rocket flight trip, so my cash needs are moderate and I can still have a great time touring the US.

Anything else for a lifetime goal? I’d like to write s book to show people how I back a Cracker Jack sales rep. It will be littered with amusing stories that ironically had a connection to sales. Should be fun.

Closing words? Best be ready for retirement, as it comes up real fast and is there before you know it.

I,m retired Want go back to work l know my body is not use to long hours on my feet. What type of job can l do ? For PT work only anybody know?

Good place to work. When my full time statis was cut to part time I was losing money driving 108 miles every day.

Good place to work. When my full time statis was cut to part time I was losing money driving 108 miles every day.