Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 19:23     Subject: Re:51 year old going back to work
Anonymous wrote:Sorry all for the delay in responding. For the nosy poster, who asked about my partner, not that it is any of your business or that it even matters, but my partner is a male, he is actually my fiancé. We have been engaged 10 years so I really don’t feel like explaining my shitty situation as my question has more to do with getting a job than my personal relationship.

I worked in a higher education and event planning for years before taking a break. My kids are ages 18, 15, and 9


Check out advancement departments in universities. The higher ed/event experience would be a great combo for certain roles. Several of them offer remote or hybrid work, too. UVA Advancement, for instance, has staff all over the country.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 19:18     Subject: Re:51 year old going back to work
Sending good thoughts your way OP. I went back to work after being home for 14 years. I started in a part time position and will forever be thankful to the organization who took a chance on me. It was low pay and barely above entry level, but after two years of increasing responsibilities, I transitioned into a full time much better paid position. But, I had a partner who was working full-time, and wasn't facing a seperation, so had that flexibility.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 19:15     Subject: 51 year old going back to work
I remember OP’s prior threads in the relationship forum. The issues have been evident for years and she has refused to take the advice that she frequently asks for.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 18:57     Subject: Re:51 year old going back to work
Anonymous wrote:Sorry all for the delay in responding. For the nosy poster, who asked about my partner, not that it is any of your business or that it even matters, but my partner is a male, he is actually my fiancé. We have been engaged 10 years so I really don’t feel like explaining my shitty situation as my question has more to do with getting a job than my personal relationship.

I worked in a higher education and event planning for years before taking a break. My kids are ages 18, 15, and 9


Event planning is a young person game so that is done.

You need to reach out to your prior education institution pronto.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:52     Subject: Re:51 year old going back to work
Anonymous wrote:Sorry all for the delay in responding. For the nosy poster, who asked about my partner, not that it is any of your business or that it even matters, but my partner is a male, he is actually my fiancé. We have been engaged 10 years so I really don’t feel like explaining my shitty situation as my question has more to do with getting a job than my personal relationship.

I worked in a higher education and event planning for years before taking a break. My kids are ages 18, 15, and 9

How long have you been out of work?
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 16:38     Subject: Re:51 year old going back to work
Sorry all for the delay in responding. For the nosy poster, who asked about my partner, not that it is any of your business or that it even matters, but my partner is a male, he is actually my fiancé. We have been engaged 10 years so I really don’t feel like explaining my shitty situation as my question has more to do with getting a job than my personal relationship.

I worked in a higher education and event planning for years before taking a break. My kids are ages 18, 15, and 9
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 12:10     Subject: 51 year old going back to work
OP you need to make job hunting your ft job. That includes checking here.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 11:18     Subject: 51 year old going back to work
You could get a provisional license as a special education teacher. Contact a school in your area. I'm in Arlington and we have been doing this all year. We are desparate.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 11:16     Subject: 51 year old going back to work
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:When did you last work and what did you do?


OP is an anti SAHM troll. That’s why she is sky coy about her job history, because details are a pain to fabricate and maintain.

So OP has never come back.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 11:13     Subject: 51 year old going back to work
Family member (no college degree) went back to work as an aide at a special needs public school. Slightly above minimum wage but union steps, cheap, cheap health insurance but only works school year months.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 10:40     Subject: 51 year old going back to work
What about becoming a CNA? I think the certification is fairly short. You could work in nursing homes or care facilities.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 10:22     Subject: 51 year old going back to work
Anonymous wrote:You want something where you're not behind a desk? You could work at Trader Joe's, but your feet and back are going to KILL even with the most supportive sneakers.

Do you want to work for something to do or for money? If the former, why not sign up to be a guardian ad litem? I bet they'd love your background.

You could go through the training to become a yoga or pilates instructor and then teach classes. If you did privates you'd earn more but it'd take a while to work up to that.


It takes money and time to get certified to be a yoga or Pilates instructor. You have to pay for your certifications, then apprentice, then student teach and get hired. It is not as easy as you think.
Anonymous
Post 10/27/2025 08:52     Subject: 51 year old going back to work
I went back to work at age 48 after a 10 year hiatus (SAHM) by putting the word out with my network that I was looking to return to the work force. It is much easier to get hired if someone walks your resume through than cold applying.

OP, if you gave us more details (education, experience, etc) posters may be able to give more helpful and specific advice. Good luck.