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[quote=Anonymous]I have a long and accomplished career in nonprofit management, but I can't seem to cross the threshold from the #2 to the #1 position. I keep being the runner up candidate.

I've also turned 57 and was successful enough in my job before last that the board gave me golden handcuffs to stay for a couple of more years during a leadership transition. So I'm very well compensated, and for sure that looks like an issue to recruiters, no matter how flexible I'm willing to be for a great opportunity.

So I can't tell if I can't get jobs (even somewhat lateral, let alone making the leap to top position) because of age, money, being perceived as having stayed too long in the #2 role, etc... And recruiters don't give answers like that.

I'm not sure I really have a question, though I'd take advice if people have it. Maybe I just want stories of people who've been through this, or decided to just ride out less challenging gig, or retire...

It sucks. I'd love to work another 10-15 years in a job I enjoy but am feeling like somehow I missed the window.[/quote]

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