This story touches on our failing economy.
This article really hits home on the generation gap that looms for many baby boomers. Technology has exploded and has taken over the market place, replacing many previously prestigious and sought after career paths. There is no longer a big need for help when creating photography, newsprint, social networking, and public relations. Through technology, virtually anyone can utilize the previous simply by learning a new software. Anyone who didn't jump on the technology bandwagon is certainly feeling the crunch now.
There are many people who have work quit them before they are ready to quit work. It could be because of sickness, or accident, as well as a failing economy. Life depends on money and one better hope they have planned for the unexpected. Unfortunately, there are many who never thought of that. There are also many who did, worked for 28 years toward a 30 year pension, and suddenly found themselves out of employment. Imagine paying into a pension for 28 years and losing that? It's hard to not envision a feeling of devastation in this particular case.
It must be difficult for an older person with so many years experience to submit to a younger boss that in most cases, knows very little about the fundamentals of the business. They have one thing that the older person does not, and that is called youth.
The good news is that all is not lost. There is always an opportunity to start from where you are. It's time to get on the technology band wagon so not to get lost in the dust.
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On the flip side, it is very difficult to be a young person starting a career in this economy. Mature, experienced workers who have lost their jobs are taking mid- and entry-level positions once “reserved” for recent grads.
Christine Davis
Thank you so much for pointing that out Christine. I understand it does go both ways in the job market. It is sad that the experienced are taking the mid and entry level jobs.
Personally, I have witnessed a lot of growth for the younger people. After all, most of the young people are coming into the workforce with a degree of some sort. Things have changed that way, and I definitely think that is a great advantage.
The present tough economy isn't making it easy to find employment with so many jobs disappearing, and many educated people competing for the jobs available.
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