"You are too old to get a job," said my wife
By Yanzalong
@yanzalong (19038)
Indonesia
July 8, 2022 5:31am CST
I know I am retired and I am now in my 60s. I still want to have a job in order that I can make ends meet. Our pension is deducted by the bank as we have borrowed the money for our children's school fee. It's a lot better now since my children are now grown up and have jobs.
I told my wife that I'd been trying to find a job but she said I wouldn't get it because I am already too old. No companies will hire me although I still look young.
Do you think if someone is already at the age of 60 above, he is already too old?
I feel I am still okay and look young. I still do the jogging every morning.
What's your take on it, dear Mylotters?
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21 responses
@crossbones27 (50488)
• Mojave, California
8 Jul 22
If politicians allowed we should be allowed. My personal., elderly people did their time, now its time for younger people to make sure good people like you get to live well, but world to greedy. Until we fix it I have no problem what people decide even though I find it sad we still at this point.
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@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 22
If being old is a problem, why do we choose president who is old? Why not young one? What's your take on it?
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@crossbones27 (50488)
• Mojave, California
8 Jul 22
@yanzalong Indeed, people very political, hypocritical and not very rational is my opinion.
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@DevMrSamEleazar (14165)
• Philippines
8 Jul 22
you can still have a chance. But I guess she is saying that you cannot get a job that needs to much energy like (Janitor, Construction, Delivery. etc) like that.
or maybe she is just thinking about your health?
Cuz as far as I know as long that you have experience they will still accept you in work.
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@sjvg1976 (41961)
• Delhi, India
9 Jul 22
@DevMrSamEleazar he needs money thats why he is searching for a job at this age.
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@DevMrSamEleazar (14165)
• Philippines
8 Jul 22
@yanzalong Yep. You should just trust your wife, cuz why need to work? if your family are not starving.
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@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
12 Jul 22
I met an Australian who ran a business in Indonesia. He said that people over 40 years of age find it hard to get a job.
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@JudyEv (352565)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jul 22
@yanzalong Do you mean hard to get a job in Australia? There seems plenty of work available at the moment. But perhaps they all want younger people.
@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
12 Jul 22
Yes, I feel I am much younger. Many people are mistaken regarding my age.
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@RubyHawk (99397)
• Atlanta, Georgia
12 Jul 22
@yanzalong Then you should find a job unless you’re disabled.
@merrybelle2021 (1392)
• Philippines
8 Jul 22
Can you try selling something - set up a small store at home or sell cooked food.
Or if you have skills, like fixing things, maybe you can offer that.
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@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 22
Those are nice suggestions. Selling is not my thing nor is fixing things.
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@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
9 Jul 22
@merrybelle2021 that's a good idea. Thank you.
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@merrybelle2021 (1392)
• Philippines
9 Jul 22
@yanzalong Maybe you can do simple videos about daily life, your neighborhood, etc. and upload them on social media. Some seniors share about gardening, cooking, places they go to, etc.
Just don't expect instant income. And think thoroughly about how much personal details you will share, discuss with your family first. Some regret it because they lost privacy and suffered bashing and harassment.
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@58lordstreet (1668)
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8 Jul 22
it depends what the job is ! B and Q recruit older people all the time
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@58lordstreet (1668)
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8 Jul 22
@yanzalong yes they had a policy to mostly employ older people because they know what they are talking about lol
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@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 22
Thank youless. I appreciate your giving me spirit to keep on trying.
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@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 22
I will keep trying. Thank for encouraging me.
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@LadyDuck (473749)
• Switzerland
8 Jul 22
@yanzalong Many important managers are over 60 as well as many politicians.
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@arunima25 (90120)
• Bangalore, India
8 Jul 22
While many don't recruit old people post retirement, there are some jobs that encourage elderly. Our apartments owner association is always open to hire people in old age. There are few more not for profit organizations here that hire elderly to keep them engaged and financially independent.
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@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 22
So, there are quite a lot of choices for elderly people to get a job.
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@arunima25 (90120)
• Bangalore, India
9 Jul 22
@yanzalong And that's good. Hope you find one that interests you and keeps you engaged.
@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
8 Jul 22
I am a good writer actually. Just have no idea what to write about.
@yoalldudes (35035)
• Philippines
8 Jul 22
There will always be opportunity if we look at the right place at the right time and keep trying.
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@58lordstreet (1668)
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9 Jul 22
they retired my bank manager when he was 48, he just went and got another job lol ( I thought it was quite old at the time but looking back it was actually very young)
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@Beestring (15322)
• Hong Kong
8 Jul 22
Nowadays, 60+ is not old at all. If you think you have the energy to work, look around for opportunities. In Hong Kong, there are companies who hire people over 60, and some non-profit making companies are offering job opportunities to retired people.
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@Orson_Kart (7335)
• United Kingdom
8 Jul 22
Like @crossbones27 says, politicians work well into their 60s and 70s, so why not the rest of us. People in the media too seem not to retire (or is it just those on mega bucks?). Of course it’s not hard physical work, so as long as your mind is ok and you want to, why not? Personally we should all be given a decent pension after 60 and do voluntary work to fill our time in.
@RasmaSandra (84621)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Jul 22
I think you might be able to find a part-time job somewhere, Perhaps some stores are willing to hire or restaurants they always need some extra help,
@cacay1 (84631)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
9 Jul 22
You can still find a part time job. There's no age discrimination in this trying time. You can apply part time teaching in a community college.
@yanzalong (19038)
• Indonesia
12 Jul 22
Thank you for your suggestion. I will do my best to try it.
@misunderstood_zombie (8140)
• United States
9 Jul 22
No, you are not to old. Do what you want to do or at least try.
@GABGABKO15 (35)
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12 Jul 22
I think you need to enjoy yourself. For doing some activity, enjoy your life with your wife for staying home. Or go to another country take some rest. That's your prize for the past 60yrs of being an employee.
