Hi, I am very sorry to hear about your unemployment and t

Hi,

I am very sorry to hear about your unemployment and the challenges it brings.

I just joined this support board. My story is not that dissimilar to yours. I just turned 56 and I have been unemployed for 14 weeks. My position was eliminated. I have a bachelors and master degrees and I have worked in auditing for 25+ years. I have applied to over 60 jobs throughout Florida but either I am over qualified or I do not have experience in the specific industry to which I am applying.

I am divorced and my kids are in college. Just like many others my self esteem has taken a huge hit and I hate complaining to friends and family...besides unless you are unemployed it is difficult to emphathize.

I'm just looking to share thoughts and feelings with those in a similar situation.

Welcome, have you tried a small company's (local, and let them know you'll wise for a little less than you were getting) or if you have a good credit rating, or enough saved (home equity, or saved retirement funds, etc) go back to school for the needed knowlknowledge.

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