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femmocrat

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16. Fellow "veteran" teacher here.....

Reply to Bucky (Reply #14)

Wed Nov 14, 2012, 11:16 PM

Nov 2012

I don't have that many years behind me though, because I found a full-time position when I was already in my 40s.

I am really tired of those whipper-snappers asking me if I'm going to retire. It's none of their damn business. I feel like hanging in there just to piss everyone off.

I feel totally unappreciated at work, no matter how hard I work. It's frustrating and I can totally understand what you are saying.

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The older you get in the workplace... [View all] barnabas63 Nov 2012 OP

I totally feel you. geardaddy Nov 2012 #1

How do you mean? barnabas63 Nov 2012 #2

Well, as a contractor and a 47-year-old man geardaddy Nov 2012 #6

I wish I knew what that was like LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #3

Sorry... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #4

Thanks. And good luck to you too. LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #5

You're in a tough market... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #7

I am a former copy editor and was laid off my job in 2010. RebelOne Nov 2012 #8

I know..considering what passes for written instructions these days.. barnabas63 Nov 2012 #10

If you want some great laughs, check this website LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #12

Sad but true. 70+ is Kiss of Death for employment. trof Nov 2012 #32

its a rat race -- Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2012 #9

and they have been winning for a long time bluedave Nov 2012 #27

You and Pelosi should split a bottle of wine ... JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2012 #11

job security.... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #13

And how old was Ronnie Ray-Gun when he left office? LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #18

You sound like a teacher. Bucky Nov 2012 #14

academia.. barnabas63 Nov 2012 #15

Fellow "veteran" teacher here..... femmocrat Nov 2012 #16

I don't recommend hanging around. erinlough Nov 2012 #19

I'm getting out at age 60.... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #20

Shouldn't it be the other way round? treestar Nov 2012 #17

I don't think it's co-workers so much as administration. barnabas63 Nov 2012 #21

Yes, when young, one is more likely to do that treestar Nov 2012 #22

In academia the administration wants people it can control better. Chiquitita Nov 2012 #26

I'm sure of it..... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #30

Not just in academia. Older employees have more experience, which means they gkhouston Nov 2012 #34

Hmmm .... Myrina Nov 2012 #23

Maybe after 40-45 thats true Nikia Nov 2012 #24

Enjoy it while it lasts.... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #25

Yep, the company doesn't want you to work to retirement liberal N proud Nov 2012 #28

I got laid off... PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #29

good luck to you... barnabas63 Nov 2012 #31

Thank You PoliticalBiker Nov 2012 #33

Have you looked into cybersecurity? LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #35

Agree. nt LWolf Nov 2012 #36