I have over 20 yrs in the IT and Business world, with excellent skills, but am 46... the curse of looking for a new job.
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South Florida is a Wonderful place to visit.. and a very nice place to live. But it's a horrible place to work.\nCrookedness abounds and the rich get richer and the poor get.... well you know all that I'm sure.\n\nWith that in mind:\n\nI'll also venture to tell you something you already know: In I.T. it's not what you know that gets you in the door.. it's who you know. Network off of you friends.. people that KNOW how good you are. Or take a few tiny jobs... Help out the real-estate guy that's transitioning his office over to wireless... you'd be surprised where those leads can take you.\n\nLast but not least... Terremark (the NAP of the America's) has some openings this week. Your background will need to be squeaky clean... The United States Military own about half of the whole building.\n\nwww.terramark.com
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Don't work for anyone. Start your own business and run it how you like. I'm 18 and I have already started my own business because I hate working for people. Now I make more money than people who are almost 30, and I'm happy.
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I know the feeling I have the same problem with a 57 year old woman where I work. She is loved by all and is dumber than a cool bucket. She has the whole office coned. She thinks she can do wrong and so does the people I work for,Good luck to you, best thing to do is ignore her. Smile and go on that is what I do.
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what were your past IT skills?\nwhat field were you in for past 5 years when u were out of IT?\nthere are so many things in IT that are really hot, one way to update your skills is to undergo training from a good and reliable source.
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Forget what people say about how it looks on a resume. This isn't the 1980's. Employers realize that people get laid off, transferred, or otherwise find other career alternatives. Gone are the days where people stay in one job for FOREVER, and keep moving up within the same company. It is not uncommon to find a longer career history than before. Some employers will get picky if you've had more than 2 to 3 jobs in the past five years, but that's only a few. However, I would try to stick with 2 to 3 jobs in 5 year time frame. It looks more stable, not like you're constantly looking for work.
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That, frankly, sucks.  Best of luck, whatever choice you make.\n\nThis question is basically unanswerable without a lot more information.  To answer it as it stands: follow your gut.  I know that doesn't help.\n\nThe info that would help:\nYour age\n" profession\n" status - married w/ dependents & need security? Single & more prepared to take risks? How important is security?\nThe type of business you want to start - what is the average start-up failure rate in that field?\n\nHaving said the above, if you've been in the same field and are about to get arsed with the above frequency, maybe your current profession is not the answer either way, and perhaps another 'career' may be a valid third choice.\n\nReally, v. good luck.  You seem to keep getting rehired, so I can tell you're doing something right.
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Both are going to be a bit difficult, although not impossible.\nWork, it depends upon your qualifications and your abilities. It may be tough to find an office job. Corporate america is a bit discriminatory in this nature, as they do not particularly like highering anyone above the age of 50. Generally the stereotypical notion is that they are behind the times and near retirement. I know the government has stepped in to try put an end to this, but how effective they've been is anyone's guess. However, with this in mind, there are still places that you can work. Should you decide to (without wanting to sound like an ass) there are the big grocery chains, drug stores, etc. They're always highering, like i said it just depends on your qualifications.\nI'm not quite sure where you would need to go to find love, keep your eyes open in the town that you move into, look for events in and around your town. Those are the best places to meet people, chances are theres plenty of people in your shoes and you'll find somebody.\nAll things considered, none of what your wanting to accomplish is impossible, will just require some effort and determination. Best of luck to you.
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You can do it if you're prepared and eager about a few things, like studying for hours each day, and living as a student when others your age are in a different world.  Also accept the fact that not all firms will be open-minded when hiring you, even though by law they are allowed to discriminate.  They'll find loopholes.  Also be prepared for rubbing elbows with people younger than you at school, then possibly later at work.  You may have a boss younger than you.  I am sure you have the life maturity to deal with this, and some employers will be smart enough to appreciate that in you.  I went to law school in my late thirties.  I had a bit of trouble finding work.  I had to adjust to the age gap both at school and at work.  But there is nothing like pursuing your real passion.
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You'll not know that until it happens. I'm told some never find anything they like, but I was lucky and found something I loved. I used to enjoy getting up in the morning and going to work. The money was good after I learned more about it and I stayed doing that job (42 years) until I retired 2 months ago. I still miss it. You'll know when you have it if your lucky. Trying to plan what your career will be would be very difficult I would think. If you've never done the job before, how do you know if it's what you want? The one thing I knew for a fact was I didn't want to work in a factory or even in the same building forever.
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man that's tough... I know many people face that daily. Unfortunately so many people especially in the 25-55 age group are unskilled. Many younger people have skills that are in keeping with progress .. computers Internet etc.. there are jobs out there but the unskilled labor/factory/farm jobs are on the decrease and have been for a while now.. I am not sure there is any real answer for that. Social services is inadequate to maintain any kind of life style.. I think if yo have recently found yourself out of work and have no way to put food on the table... you are liable to be a dangerous person, because desperation will make you do some scary sh!t
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oh, yes yes yes.  When I was younger, I didn't have time either, and always thought I would have time to catch up.  Much to my chagrin, I'm now just over 50 and have a hard time doing anything.  Please, do youself a favor, and at least do something
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35 yrs of exp. and you are hunting for a job ? I think it will be best to tap your contacts within the industry.
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Don't jeopardize a lifelong career over this. It would be wonderful I know, but you can't afford to take that chance. You've worked too long, and too hard to risk it. Later, something might change, but  for now, NO!
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You're never too old to retrain. Go out and find something you enjoy doing. If your job is getting you down then quit.
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That's life, you don't plan for things like that, they just fall on your lap and you gotta deal with them. So you've been fired after 15 years on the job, well, look at the brightside: you've got no choice now but to get yourself together and move on to bigger and better things. It sure sucks to loose a job, but in the end what would have 15 more years in the same company brought to you.
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Hi : Yes I once took a course in locksmithing which started me into a field I was not very familiar with. After (6) month's on the job I started my own business, now 26 years later I just retired at the age of (70). It can be done if you want it.
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Speak for yourself!\n\nI'm twice 25 + and I'm just fine thanks.\n\nI guess you need to get in a bit more training!