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43-year-old secretary for 20 years jobless for 7 months and seeking support

Hi Carmela,
Me too! Been searching for a job for 7 months now.
I even cut my pay expectation by $1K and still not successful.
I’ve been to many interviews but no luck so far. I’m also wondering if my age (43) is the problem.
I’ve been working as a secretary for 20 years.
My last boss resigned 3 months into his job and caused me and my team to be made redundant.
Thanks to him I’m having a very difficult time now!
I get emotional and upset at times and came upon this website trying to find out if there’s some group support for people like us.
I hope you get a job soon! And i hope for myself too.
Let’s stay positive!!
All the best!!
Lisa

Hi Carmela,
Me too! Been searching for a job for 7 months now.
I even cut my pay expectation by $1K and still not successful.
I’ve been to many interviews but no luck so far. I’m also wondering if my age (43) is the problem.
I’ve been working as a secretary for 20 years.
My last boss resigned 3 months into his job and caused me and my team to be made redundant.
Thanks to him I’m having a very difficult time now!
I get emotional and upset at times and came upon this website trying to find out if there’s some group support for people like us.
I hope you get a job soon! And i hope for myself too.
Let’s stay positive!!
All the best!!
Lisa