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IN MY OWN APARTMENT & LOOKING FOR A JOB WHEN OUT OF WORK 6 YRS 

I have now settled into a routine of being on my own with my Nina (bichon poodle), I was told I would feel at peace.  But the truth is my mind is so filled with questions about employment at my age, that I get terrified.

 

My stbx is financially secure, I do get spousal support but that is not my financial independence. 

 

I suffer from depression and anxiety, six years ago my ability to work suffered because my husband and myself both worked for the same company and he had/was emotionally involved with a co worker.

 

I had to go thru a lot of counseling and different meds to get to a point of strength, but I am better because of it.

 

I cannot change the past, I was not emotionally strong to deal with my mental health issues, now that is different.

 

But my question is this:  what are the best jobs for someone who has been out of the work force for a 6yr and finds she cannot do what she once could. 

 

I am finding alot of jobs requiring multitasking, once I was great at it, but not now.

 

My age is a factor also, in the 50's and out of work for the past 6 yrs is hard to say the least, but that is only an obstacle.

 

Any ideas for me, I want to be financially independent but I want to be realistic with what I can do.

 

I worked in the account department as a financial clerk.

by onestepcloser  71 Posts 

Posted on 6/4/2009 8:08 AM
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I did apply to one temp agency, but maybe I should apply to more than one.  I did get calls but they came in when my father was involved in a car accident and I was his main help, so I had to place my employment on hold.  I am now back to looking and doing what I can to find a job.  I contacted the agency but as of yet there is nothing that has come in for me.
by onestepcloser   71 Posts
Posted on 6/4/2009 1:47 PM
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Good friend of mine got her first job in 9 years at AAA she gets to plan the routes for people.  See whats out there.  Check local Jod markets and temp services it can be done.

Good Luck hope you find something you like.
by exchef   31 Posts
Posted on 6/4/2009 9:56 AM
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Yes, sign up with a couple of temp agencies, that is how I got back into the workforce about 12 years ago.  Don't let age be a roadblock, I work as a Recruiter for a company and I have hired people in their 70's!
by mpcorbs   22 Posts
Posted on 6/4/2009 9:49 AM
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Why don't you get your feet wet with a temp. agency? I was a Latin American studies major in college. I had two years of accounting under my belt but that was about. I had NOOOO clue what a brokerage firm was.  I knew the basics, stocks and bonds but that was about it.

On December the temp. agency called me to work in the international dept. of a brokerage firm. They were looking for someone that spoke a fluent spanish.  Never in my dreams did I think I would stay. I have been here over 15 years. I love it. 

Why not start there and see what you like. You can get your feet wet and ee what is out there.

Abrazos.
by vlady   2340 Posts
Posted on 6/4/2009 9:34 AM
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