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Originally Posted by hhackma
I'm 58 years old. Last August I lost my job after 26 years with the same company. They decided to "centralize"(IE: hire younger and less expensive employees) my function in a different state and I felt I would be better off looking for work here in Dallas-Fort Worth. I have applied for over 200 positions, have attended many focus groups, have networked, have had interviews and have worked contract jobs. Nothing permanent has turned up. I know I'm not alone. Anyone else out there in a similar position?
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In your opinion what is the major stumbling block to getting a FT position? I rarely send out applications without knowing a contract there prior. The times I did I never got a response.
26 years is a LONG time to be with the same employer. Guessing this "centralize" plan came unexpectedly?