How tough/easy is it to get a $15-20 per hour job at age 62?

[Anonymous]

A friend says she is struggling trying to find a job. I feel like there are McJobs everywhere (dog walker, elder care, retail, odd jobs from list-serves, etc.), and you just have to show up, and grab them. But I haven't actively looked for a job in 25 years so I'm out of touch. Is it really that difficult to find something? She lives in Silver Spring, physically healthy, has a work history.

[Anonymous]

Would that salary be considered low / minimum wage?

Those jobs look for young people without experience so that they can take advantage of them.

But if the 62 y/o tries hard enough and says she’s okay with a low salary when applying she’ll for sure find one

[Anonymous]

There is a lot of age discrimination out there OP. Elder and child care are probably the best best, but both are physically taxing.

[Anonymous]

Those you described are not full time. How much money does your friend need?

(Minimum wage varies greatly by state)

[Anonymous]

I mean ... there are almost countless jobs that pay $15-20 an hour and they vary a lot.

They just need to keep applying. But yeah, age discrimination is real.

[Anonymous]

No one is hiring a 60 year old mostly because they figure they will quit in a year, and the worry they will hurt themselves on the job and LAWSUIT.

Need anonymous work; like Uber, DoorDash, Rover. Babysitting is best bet, there being grandmotherly helps.

[Anonymous]

Substitutes

[Anonymous]

Does she have at least some college hours, if not a full degree? She can substitute teach.

[Anonymous]

Big box stores may be an option, especially if she has some relevant knowledge (like a specific department at Lowe’s).

[Anonymous]

Thank you for the suggestions. The substitute teaching might be good for her to explore.

[Anonymous]

It seems like it would be super easy. I see them at Publix/kroger, hobby lobby.

[Anonymous]

Old people (ie over 50) are a pain to work with, tend to have bad health, are slow with tasks, and might get hurt on the job. Not worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Old people (ie over 50) are a pain to work with, tend to have bad health, are slow with tasks, and might get hurt on the job. Not worth it.

Wow

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Old people (ie over 50) are a pain to work with, tend to have bad health, are slow with tasks, and might get hurt on the job. Not worth it.

Not to over-generalize or discriminate or be an a**hole or anything.



Can’t wait to see what kind of “old person” you will be after karma gets through with you!

[Anonymous]

Front desk staffer at condo/apartment building, babysitting, delivery driver, restaurant hostess.
There's a company hiring drivers to deliver alcohol nearby SS. Seems like mostly to the same homes.
Last minute babysitting may be a good fit. She can get CPR/first aid training, get some toys and books and good to go.