I found Vibrant Nation this week while surfing the Internet at work, and I thought what a delightful web site. I became a member, and I joined in on a couple of conversations. I received feedback from 2 others, and one of the responses I thought was a bit antagonistic. It was from someone who came across as being a judgmental, too perky, overly positive, & looking at everything through rose colored glasses type of person. The other response was warm, kind, and just truly woman to woman, down to earth, and just nice.
I am 60 years old, I have a BS degree, and I am burned out in my career, and I am now under employed and working in a menial job. I am trying to change careers at age 60 and find a job close to home; but in this economy, I am finding that very hard to do. Perky is nice, but I just don’t find myself being “Perky” all of the time anymore, and I just want to be “just OK.”
My question is has anyone else my age taken off their Rose Colored Glasses and is feeling burned out from the state of our economy and finds them self stuck in an under employed position at this later stage in their life?
P.S. My best friend of 40 years (who I love dearly) has been retired now 2+ years and she is “Perky” and carefree, but she has no responsibilities as I still have. I guess its easy to be Perky in some cases…….. Is it “OK” to be just “OK” at age 60?
p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
BG, I know where your coming from. I’m in a sinking ship, at this point, no skills, recently divorced after 30 years. I’m having a very hard time finding any job. From fast food, to greeters at wal-mart. I get rejected. My age & health being the factor. Every morning M-F, I keep trying. I figure they will tell me to go away or give me a job. I have some savings, it will last a couple years if I’m very careful. Just do the best that you can, its all any of us can do. We wear our own shoes, we know what is trying for us. Until you stand & better yet, walk in someones elses shoes, you can’t see her truth. The rose colored glasses has faded for me years ago. I see completely clear now. I am who I am. I put my best foot forward & keep moving. I hope to get a position at the library as an aid. A 21yr college student has it now, soon to start back in the fall, the lady who works there, goes to my church told me. Sometimes its who you know that can help you. I just know you will find what you are searching for. Just know that you are not alone.
Hi Clarity, Thanks for your message, glad to hear that I am not alone. I enjoy your clarity! I work for a construction company that hasn’t had a contract all year, and I just know that the co. is trying dearly to stay in biz. I feel very lucky to have a job, but I have nothing to do at work and no one to talk to, which drives me crazy. I know that I need to find something else soon before the doors close behind me.
I appreciate your philosophy about being who you are and not knowing until you walk in someone elses shoes. You are right about that one! I guess that age does give one Clarity! I am happy to be 60. I recently read in ARRP that people do not have a fear of growing old and dying anymore, but instead they have a fear of growing old and running out of money! I have given that thought and I can understand that fear.
Thanks for your response and pretty pink flowers!
You are so very welcome. I’m very nervous about money. I was suppose to receive alimony for four years, he just sold our home for less than the courts approved, I got a chunk that might last me 2 years if I’m very careful. The only insurance I have is car & renters. No 401K. I can draw part of his SS in 10 years. So I’m very nervous. The unemployment rate in Michigan is nearly 15% the highest in the country. So everyone is fighting for every single job. The Mich Works folks are doing their best. Its very tough. I have what I need, as long as there isn’t any hiccup’s. But I feel time isn’t on my side. Age doesn’t scare me either, being homeless does. I will find something, I just know it. It’s a matter of time. I still have alot of options, & I intend to use every one if necessary.
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