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Gen Z is the newest generation in the workforce. But for many employers, hiring them doesn’t come easy. This gallery breaks down 20 reasons why younger job seekers are struggling to get hired &m...
I work part-time with benefits for a non-government hospital. I am told that after I retire, I have to stay out 3 months before I can reapply for a per diem (less hours) job, which is downtime I don't...
I retired at the end of June in 2024 at the age of 62 from my job as a clinical lab scientist at a VA clinic. My last boss was a micromanager who loved to play favorites and blame us more experienced ...
The Wanderer retired from his engineering job at a major Silicon Valley semiconductor company at the age of 33. He ... Read more...
I'm launching tomorrow, about 2 years earlier than I'd planned but job collapsed around me, and here goes nothing! Emotionally, I'm experiencing fairly bad anxiety about not having as much time as I'd...
My husband just retired at 71. I (63) hope to work several more years - I really love my job. We just put an offer in on a house that is older (1828), larger and on a much bigger lot than our current ...
In this episode, Ari and James explore the emotional and practical sides of retiring—specifically, how to have the conversation that officially ends your career. Whether you're months away or ye...
If you are looking for an encore job, these employers understand the value of an experienced workforce....
Everyone wants six figures, until they see what it takes. Many glamorize tech, finance, and medical careers, but there’s a whole world of $100k jobs that are messy, dangerous, physically demandi...
When we are building our careers, we understand that professional growth is an investment that is both professionally expected and good for us....
Hey everyone! It’s been 13 years since I retired from my engineering career. Wow, has it really been that long? Hard to believe, but it’s true. Time flies. The big ... Read more The post 1...
The first quarter of a decade since I left my full-time job and chose semi-retirement has been a blur. Here's everything we've experienced. The post I’ve Been Semi-Retired for a Quarter Decade: ...
If you’re a physician in training or just starting your career, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about Public Service ... Read more...
A four-year degree used to sound like the only path to a good job. What they didn’t mention was the student debt with no guarantees, the wasted time, and the jobs that barely cover rent. Turns o...
I love my job and I love my wife. Can't I have both?...
Congratulations to our 18th Social Security Commissioner -Financial Services Industry Leader Mr. Frank Bisignano. I think he is gonna do a great job with his background in payment systems - maybe we a...
No employer? No problem. Here’s how to open a 401(k) or similar retirement plan when you're self-employed or your job doesn’t offer one....
I am now on the count down to exiting in 11 months. I work a very remote job (rarely see a work mate) for a very small company with a cohort of folks planning to retire over a 5 year window. We've bee...
There’s a big difference between flashy and wealthy. Your job title might turn heads, but it won’t guarantee a million-dollar net worth. Real wealth doesn’t show off, and it definite...
Finding a good job after 50 can feel like running a race where the rules changed overnight. Experience, loyalty, and wisdom used to be assets. Now, they’re seen as potential liabilities before t...
How can you access the mental health support you need while protecting your career and livelihood as a doctor? Here are some suggestions. The post Seeking Mental Health Support as a Doctor appeared fi...
Job searching at 60 isn’t just tough, it’s a different game entirely. Resumes get ignored, interviews become rare, and doors start closing that used to swing wide open. Perception, bias, a...
Making more money doesn’t always mean starting a side hustle or getting a second job. Sometimes it’s just about looking at what you already have and putting it to better use. There’s...
I swear I don’t know how I managed to get all the detail work of life done when I had a full time job. Start with Medicare and SS. That alone requires constant checking, monitoring, and tweaking...
67F, widow, worked since age 15. Last Friday was my final day at my job of 34 years (health IT as a large hospital system). I am off all this week and accepted a much better paying, 100% job at a larg...
Where do we learn how to navigate life after our career? Create a vision and seek out role models....
For reasons not related to my job, we may be moving to a new city within the next 12 months. I'm in my 60s and was contemplating retiring in the next year or two anyway. But I don't have a plan yet fo...
Physicians dedicate decades to mastering their craft, often contending with prolonged training and demanding careers with the expectation of financially ... Read more...
Most people aren’t broke because they don’t make money. They’re broke because they only make money when they work. The moment the job stops, so does the income, and that’s the ...
I am in and out of some really nice CCRC communities for my job. People tend to casually chat with me during the course of the visit and almost everyone who lives in these CCRCs mentions they have a p...
Just having the skills and experience to do the job isn't enough. The probate attorney you hire needs to have the right temperament for your particular case....
I started receiving SS benefits at age 62 because of a job change. My FRA is 66 1/2. Over the 4.5 years of benefits, almost half of them (27 months to be exact) were withheld due to the earnings limit...
Many professionals find that retiring isn’t just about having enough money—it’s about feeling ready to leave behind the structure, identity, and comfort of a career. In this Root Fin...
Travel isn’t just a vacation, it can be a career. Some jobs don’t tie you to an office, don’t trap you in a routine, and definitely don’t make you wait for permission to see th...
Whoever told you a college degree is the only way to make six figures was lying. Sure, it’s the traditional path, but it’s not the only one. Plenty of careers pay serious money without fou...
Hello, Planning to retire soon around age 62 or 63. With a stable job, market crashes, recessions and downturns have been for me opportunities to invest and profit from the subsequent recovery. I wond...
Making extra money doesn’t have to mean picking up a second job or working longer hours. If you own things that sit around unused, you could be sitting on easy cash. Turning everyday items into ...
By now we all know how the hospitalist career has risen in the American healthcare system in the past couple ... Read more...
Hello all, I am now 3 months away. Thanks to all who gave me suggestions on how to "survive" the last year of my 35+ year career. I have a post-it at my work station( I work from home) that says "I am...
Answering reader questions about what to do when your workplace turns toxic and how to protect yourself from bad employers and from losing your job, whether you should use an IRA to buy into your buil...
I had no shift at the part time job today, so we woke up slow. We follow F1 racing so we watched a sprint in China. Mid-morning, we went to the farmer’s market to replenish bottles of ginger bee...
FROM THE ARTICLE: When should I start collecting Social Security? Your overall health and job security play a part in the decision. By Andy Markowitz and Tracy Thompson, AARP. *** There are 179 Commen...
Rosemary’s husband is scaling back to 32 hours a week as part of his transition plan before switching careers. With Social Security in mind, she asks: Will this reduced income impact their futur...
Physicians dedicate decades to mastering their craft, often contending with prolonged training and demanding careers with the expectation of financially ... Read more...
ProFeds Founder, Chris Kowalik, discusses the opportunity for many federal employees to collect unemployment if they lose their job due to the Reduction-in-Force. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Who may qualify (and d...
I gave notice to my boss that I will retiring in 30 days today. How long does it take for the reality to hit that I am winding up my career? I’ve been working in the financial services industry ...
Work used to be simple. You got a job, showed up, did the work, and got paid. That deal doesn’t look so great anymore, and young workers aren’t afraid to say it. The grind, the low pay, an...
Unsure if it is a good move or not to start taking withdrawals from my 401k at age 60 as I am being let go from my job and unsure what kind of job I will get next. Portfolio may be at 1 million now. M...
Tuesday, February 25 - Monday, March 03, 2025 Most Commented score comments title & link 277 287 comments Retiring from an organization with no recognition 81 101 comments Looking at new job versu...
Eldercare takes a toll on everyone, but women's careers tend to suffer more — with dire consequences over the long term....