Last night I worked out I've applied over the past five years for approximately 2200 jobs. And yet, I still find myself unemployed! So, it came as no surprise recently when I discovered I'm now a government statistic, as apparently there's 14.5 million over 50's (mainly men) in this country who haven't been able to get work since the pandemic!
Why? Well, apparently, we're all, "overqualified".Or is it more a case of employers no longer can, or want, to pay salaries expected of someone with decades of knowledge and experience? Instead, they favour fresh, young talent who they can mould into their own shape at a fraction of the cost? I'd be interested to know your opinion.
Five years without an income is tough. VERY tough! Personally, I've been living off my own savings of just £9,000 per year over the last five years and now the fruit tree is getting thin. I'm not eligible for any Government assistance and as such I've fallen through the net.
Because I can budget and know how to save money, I've been able to survive without any loans, credit cards or previous financial assistance. But when you get an unexpectedly high bill like I did recently (£1200 quoted for work on the car) then it can sting. I know I'm not on my own, but I felt I just had to write this down in the hope that someone may look at my LinkedIn profile and say, "we need him - you're hired"! (Click on the link to view my LinkedIn profile). https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-walker-024090b9/?isSelfProfile=true
I’ve just signed up with another 4 recruitment agencies and am happy to travel up to 30 miles from Bournemouth. My door is always open, and I'm available to chat anytime. Feel free to get in touch and I look forward to hearing from you. In the meantime, if you don't need me right now, please do keep me in mind for the future. Hope you have a great week and speak to you soon.
David.
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