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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DH is in medicine and I’m in the educational field ...not a teacher. This doesn’t happen in our lines of work. Sounds horrible![/quote]

This ^ situation factored heavily into my choice of new career after divorce in middle age.  Getting a new (not online) degree in my late 40s was draining and felt expensive but I am certain I will be employable as long as I have a pulse, into my 80s if I wish.

Lightly abused on the job and underpaid maybe, but I’ll have a job anywhere I want.

I am so sorry for OP and PPs though- the lack of safety nets in the US is ridiculous [/quote]

What degree did you pursue in mid 40s for job stability, can you please share ?[/quote]

Millennials change jobs every 2-4 years. That’s the only way to get substantial pay raises.

And it’s what you need to do in private industry, you need to be constantly networking and looking for your next gig.

It’s what I did in my 20s, and even as a Fed contractor I apply to at least 5 jobs a year, have had 2 interviews and 1 offer per year. Now none of these jobs paid more than my current gig, so I passed, but would keeps me prepped and current on the process and having jobs in pipeline is good in case you get laid off.

I’m almost 50, fwiw. [/quote]

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