Entry level jobs for baby boomers?

You are unemployed and over fifty and you have a wealth of experience. You have worked for years honing your skills and adding to that experience. So why can’t you find a job? It is not just you; it’s a large percentage of unemployed people who can’t use that skill and experience to get another job. You don’t want to start over, but you just might have to consider an entry level job.


It can be a maddening and humbling experience to lose your job after many years of hard work and dedication but it is even more frustrating that you can’t use those skills to find another job. But the fact remains that over time some jobs and skills become obsolete as technology becomes more advanced. And unfortunately some jobs are being shipped overseas to take advantage of cheaper labor.

What can you do?

Start over; it’s simple to say but not always easy to do. The barriers to starting over generally come down to one issue, you are too old to start another career. That just isn’t true, although many people feel that way you shouldn’t allow yourself to buy into that concept. In this economy things have definitely changed and so should you. No matter what others may think you can start another career after fifty, really after any age.

Of course it isn’t going to be easy, but in today’ economy nothing is! Age discrimination may be one obstacle in your way. If you think it is report it to the Department of Labor. You have rights.

Discouragement on your part might also slow you down but try to stay positive during the tough times.