So cool to have a friend that cares enough to post on lyn on behalf. Also duno how I ended up on this thread.

Im 47 just completed my 1st year anniversary w a new company. Got laid off during kobid, and had went to help my dad out w/ the small farm we had. but didn't stop searching for work.

last year really put a lot more fuel into searching for work, a lot of interviews online and in person. some straight say to the face, yes your qualifications etc suitable but due to age, we cant accept. at least 3 companies said that to me. disappointed, but didn't give up.

Used a lot of job portals, even friends just asking if they know anyone whos hiring(no shame in asking). randomly a customer whom I sell my farm produce to said his company may be looking for workers, but may not have marketing pos. So I just sent in my CV and, Ive been working there since.

I started at IT line (programming & web design), moved to Sales (printer consumables), regional team leader (mobile phones stuff), then marketing (automotive car dealership) and now procurement (factory).

For me if your willing to step out of comfort zone, willing to learn new things, surely can get work and make a career out of it. Every job move I make, basically resets my experience to zero.... so exciting

I truly admire those can stick to one line of work, I would like to also but fate always have other plans for me, after a few years of work suddenly company situation changed I need to find new work, luckily the experience and skills learn at each stage was adding to my overall skillsets. Basically you learn how to put out all sorts of fires and handle alot of crap. downside is financially no advantage as new job does not take into account previous work experience.

My current company at 1st hired alot of fresh grads, a lot of issues ended up now more and more 40+'s joining the company and seemed more stable. Oldest hire recently was a 54 y/o. Youngest was 24 y/o.

Keep sending out the cv's. eventho you dont have experience just go for it as long as willing to learn and grind.


btw, 42kl looks interesting, might apply

This post has been edited by gerald7: Jul 26 2024, 08:57 PM