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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Probably only getting rehabilitative alimony because of credentials and 15 years marriage. This is why I would not ever give up my job.  You will need to start at the bottom again.  Good luck OP.[/quote]

I would appreciate advice about starting at the bottom. I have tried and I am getting the feedback (indirectly, not from the hiring managers because pretty sure that would be illegal) that my experience  isn’t the right fit and they would rather have a cohesive team, train from the beginning, etc.

Is there an industry or specific fields that are open to experienced hires basically starting from scratch? The only suggestions I’ve received so far are substitute teaching and working towards certification, and at this point it seems like it may be my only option.[/quote]

?? what?? you think you are not better than a kid fresh out of college? I'd hire you above them easily. They aren't your competition nor should they be. Don't sell yourself short. [/quote]

OP and I don’t live in DC and I do think there is a strong bias towards younger employees where I live. It doesn’t help that a lot of people where I live were pushed out at 45-50 so hiring managers are often 30-35. The people I know who have sustainable careers through their 50s are all credentialed- either lawyers or in medicine. I did work briefly at two companies on projects with people much younger than me and it was hard because the culture of the job revolved around stretched-out work days and after work socializing, which wasn’t easy for someone who is responsible for a child. I definitely got dinged for not being a joiner 5 days/week.[/quote]

I would remove my graduation date from the resume and remove some work experience. It might be better if they think you are closer to entry level. [/quote]

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