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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my experience, yes.  When you turn 50 you have crossed an invisible line where you are told right to your face that you are a loser and you are not wanted.  I have been bashing my brains against this solid rock wall for over 5 years now.  It never gets better.  I don't see how it ever will.

Even if the economy ads something like 40 million jobs tomorrow, it will not matter.  Employers would rather not fill the job than give it to a 50 year old. [b] I am seriously considering killing myself.[/b][/quote]

Whoah, whoah, whoah.  Hell no. Please go volunteer with an organization you are passionate about -- a food pantry, an animal shelter -- you will feel better being useful immediately and you may build up skills.

When I was transitioning from being a SAHM to working again,I started writing articles for a non-profit (for free) and I used those clips to help get a job.

And finally, please go talk to someone. Fifty is NOT old, you have many productive years ahead of you.[/quote]

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