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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I got laid off for my 50th birthday and my career/income never recovered. I caught on with a small company in another field am still working there today.

Nobody wants to talk to you "cold" when you are that old.Me and everyone I know in that situation got their next job through personal connections - you have to know somebody.

My brother made the jump to a government job when he was in his early 50s and has been very happy with his choice. (he was always the smart one)[/quote]

I just did this and feel very fortunate to be starting a great government position at 55. Age bias is real on the corporate side![/quote]

What is your field? I’m curious who gets hired in government at 59+.
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I meant 50+. Sorry. [/quote]

I have 25 years of experience in recruiting, staff development and large team management. Your basic senior/middle manager. Will be applying these known skills in my role but for a field completely new to me. Like I said, I feel very fortunate. If this is your hope, I’d say keep applying via USA Jobs and network with any friends or colleagues you can. I’m a few weeks in and it has been terrific so far. [/quote]

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