So very disappointed and starting to take this very personally. I have over 25 years of work experience, education, and certifications.
I left a comfy tenured job at the end of 2022 to only be laid off from two employers in 6 months.
I have been on so many interviews, that you'd think I'd be running for President now.
I lost my last job in July and now we are in February. My retirement fund is gone, unemployment exhausted and now I am faced with going into teaching. Defeated.

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I am confused how your retirement fund would be gone if you have been working for 25 years. Did you not save?

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And let’s be honest, 25 years ago, most people weren’t thinking about putting a lot of money into their 401(k), retirement plans or pension plans weren’t even a thing anymore.

Multiple interviews means your skills are needed. Do what you have to do to earn money but keep looking.

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Thank you for the very positive response. I wasn’t looking for financial advice, or even to move to another country, but nevertheless, I always appreciate when somebody says something positive. I’m gonna keep going and moving forward, but I had another rejection today. 🤞🏼

Move to Vietnam. Get a basic part time customer service remote job. Struggling in first world countries isn’t great.

That’s what I’m currently doing. lol I’m never going to live any other way.

Why would you exhaust your retirement fun and not get a job as a teacher if you have the skills and certification I would’ve jumped all over that job only because there’s a demand for teachers everywhere.

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