Ready for a Job Change? Don't Let Age Hold You Back!

Are you stuck in a job you dislike because you feel too old to make a change? This video is here to remind you that it's never too late to pursue a career that truly fulfills you. We tell our story of changing jobs in our mid 50s and how it was the best thing to ever happen to us. Don't let age hold you back from finding satisfaction and finishing well! Stay tuned for encouragement on making a career change, no matter your age. Finish Strong and Happy!

#personalgrowth #genx #finishstrong417

00:00 Intro
01:15 You can change
01:53 Background story
03:36 Job Search in your 50s
07:00 Time for a change
08:30 Things fall into place
10:20 Fired at 54!
11:40 You can do it too!
12:35 Be Persistent
14:35 Age doesn't matter
16:45 Wrap up and Encouragement

[beforeitstoolate]

Thanks for taking the time to watch our video. Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to the channel. It would be even nicer if your would also leave us a comment with your thoughts or experience.

[monkusbee]

I have found that senior citizens are more loyal and trustworthy to hire. They always show up for work and never call in sick. I would hire a senior citizen first.

[SomeRandomdude]

Ageism was a complete blindside surprise for me. I’m healthy and active and know my trade well. After i got cut I cashed out what I owned. Moved to a small country town and started my own thing. I feel ashamed that I was a slave for so long. Thankful to see the light. Who knew God had my back the whole time. Keep the faith guys.

[Regent]

Turning 55 this month. Got laid off from my job of ten years a few months ago. Can’t even land an interview.. recently divorced, stacking bills, child support, worried about keeping a roof over my head. Been praying. 🙏

[bettyanneeilers]

Fired at 57 on June 26, 2024. I know it takes time to get your resume in circulation. I had an interview today with the hiring arm for Amazon. Went well, the interviewer then said: “I communicate transparently…I am going to be honest with you…you are very polished & professional, this position is less than what you are capable of”, (aka: overqualified). She then asked me why I had applied, that I could be running the entire operation. I said to her “that’s why I applied”!!!
She made me a verbal offer on the spot & said I’d have it in writing tomorrow.
Yes, I’m overqualified. I knew I would be. Getting my foot in the door was all I wanted.
Your video resonated with me. It has been discouraging at times, but I remained optimistic (and still do). Thank you for your message to all of us in this position, it taught me to value my experience & knowledge, never to doubt myself & most importantly, remain true to yourself.

[salembeeman]

At 62 my company started changing my job. It was so bad I had to retire early. Thank god my wife has a great job. Amazingly, our daughter developed a drug problem and lost custody of her newborn baby. DCF asked if we would take the baby. What? I'm shopping for kayaks and golf clubs! It's been 8 months and the baby is awesome and we love supporting him and feel totally blessed by God. What this company meant for ill God turned to good. Always the way.

[StudentDoctorAntonioPatterson]

Glad I found your channel! Definitely subscribed. I am 51 and just started my third year of medical school. I was a pastor and high school science teacher. I loved teaching but it wasn't fulfilling. I always wanted to be a doctor so here I am. I'll graduate at 53 years old.

[watdahek]

Congratulations! Its a little tougher when you are 67 and decide to go back to work. I worked for 34 years for a family owned trucking company managing their IT department. I learned computer work on my own and with the help of the programmer. I had no college education back in the 80s but this company gave me a shot. In 2022, the family sold the business. Things went downhill with the new owner and many large firms left. The new owner closed the doors in February of this year. I didn't mind because I was VERY unhappy in the last year. After 3 months I decided to look for another job. I was turned down at a lot of places. I got discouraged and a little depressed. I wasn't looking for the same salary. So at the beginning of June I spoke to a school crossing guard on our corner. Got the number of her supervisor and in 3 days had a part-time job. It only pays $24 an hour but I found that I was happy working with young grade school and middle school children. After school starts again at the end of August. I will try to work full time. If that doesn't work, then I will get a part-time job at Costco. Thanks for your video!

[Thedesertguy]

I turn 50 in 9 months. It's different, and ageism is real at the workplace

[kennethburton]

Thank you putting this video out, I’m 58 and I’m in a career that I can’t stand, I stay because it pays well for my education level and the region that I live in. That said, I do have an exit strategy, but fear is holding me back sometimes. Your story is an encouragement to me.

[rickfazzini]

Being open minded is so important not only when looking for a new job/career but in life.

[mrboggs]

I'm 48, and our landlord passed away about 8 weeks ago, and 4 weeks ago the attorney for the son of my late landlord gave us a letter saying we needed to leave within 30 days. We are moving from Ohio to North Carolina and starting over in my professional life as well as in life in general. We are just starting this process of starting over again.

[ReadingsbyDom]

Relocated 2, 300 miles for my dream job at my dream location.
Economic conditions and a backstab from a trusted associate prompted me to resign.
20-years of residential construction financing became worthless.
Not working but Thank God that I saved my money to sustain myself. It’s been two-years of rejection. Your story instills hope.
Thank you.

[mad]

I was fired at age 31 from my six figure job. I cashed out my 401k and started a business. Getting fired was the best thing to happen to my career. Now I'm CEO of a multi million dollar company.

[Bfair]

wow! thank you for sharing your stories and experienced. I am a foreign nurse graduate of BSN and a Registered Nurse. I passed my state board, so I have my Michigan License for nurse, I applied in Nursing facility near where my husband house is located, where most of the staff are LPN, but unfortunately I just work for 3 wks, for whatever reason. It's hard when you're new and supervising old staffs, so I applied again in a bigger nursing facility as a nursing supervisor, higher salary but I just work for 1 month due to under staffing, now I'm still looking for a hospital job, hopefully I can find the best job and an institution that will embrace and respect a foreign nurse like me🤞🙏

[blw]

I retired 3 years ago at the age of 60 (radiation therapy supervisor) due to an untenable situation with the consultant hired to pare back staff. After watching 14 people being pushed out of their jobs, I decided i WOULD NOT let my 40 year career end on someone else's terms and took the plunge by ending my career abruptly.
THIS WAS THE BEST DECISION I EVR MADE!!! this move allowed me to be available for my family (which turned out to be fortuitous) and enjoy retirement while I was still healthy to travel and enjoy my retirement years.
Fast forward 3 years later: My husband I 1 have traveled all over the US, have been available for kids/ grandkids and have a MUCH BETTER quality of life in this season of life.
My advice to everyone: Live frugally and retire as soon as you can!!

[askssk]

I worked for a company for 28 years and got laid off in 2020 - like a lot of people did during the pandemic. I've worked my entire life with no break since I was 15, so that was a frightening time being in my 50's! I got very lucky and was employed only 5 months later and even beat out my severance pay. Ended up being hired by a super smart and talented 29 year old manager. I wouldn't tell anyone my age when I first started lol. However, I brought years of experience and jumped right in. Fast forward only 3 years later and she left the company just this past February and my coworker left a couple months later. That left some doors open and I just got promoted to be the manager of our Interior Design dept. and I'm about to hire someone to work under me for the first time in my career. You just never know how things will unfold.

[jeffhuxford]

I know God brought me to this video. I am 58, currently burnt out and ready for retirement. I have applied for many jobs-nothing has come through yet. It is not clear to me if God wants me to stay here miserable, quit keep looking, if nothing comes retire to a lower paying job just to get Medicial insurance. I put all this personal stuff out here knowing the Lord has a plan but looking for guidance and or encouragement from anyone and everyone.

[clam]

Your video is comforting for someone who is 52, resigned from the job 2 months ago. The high stress job I was in was affecting my health and that’s when I say no more. I knew it is a right thing to do for myself and I’ve always embrace changes. I can’t wait to see what universe had in store for me…. I am having a phone interview tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.

[loridecosta]

I just up and quit my toxic job in June. I’ve never felt more freedom and relief.i believe that God has a plan and I know I’m going to be better than fine! I’m 56. Thank you for sharing ❤