Finding a job at 60 ?

Suzycoll
Suzycoll Posts: 216 Forumite
Seventh Anniversary 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
edited 31 October 2023 at 4:48PM in Employment, jobseeking & training
..................

Thanks  

Comments

  • comeandgo
    comeandgo Posts: 5,891 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Well I’ve started a part time position at 63 being a PA for a young disabled child. My previous employment was accounting so total change and I love it.   Pay is way lower than I had but I’ve plenty with my private pension so went for something totally different.
  • lisyloo
    lisyloo Posts: 30,072 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I would have thought it’s easier than ever with staff shortages everywhere.
  • General_Grant
    General_Grant Posts: 5,237 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Back in 2016, after a couple of years of "retirement", I began paid employment again - at the age of 69.  That was with a new employer.

  • Marcon
    Marcon Posts: 13,715 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Suzycoll said:
    Hello
    I may well be unemployed shortly.

    Am fairly lucky in that I have a (small) pension but won't get any benefits because of my income  other than 96p JSA & help with council tax)

    I would be looking for part time customer service/call centre/ hybrid roles. Happy to work any shifts.

    I'm wondering what is everyone's experience looking for work at the ripe age of (nearly) 60?

    I know it obvs depends on your previous experience , I'm talking generically

    Thanks  
    With such a flexible and positive approach, I hope you'll find an employer will welcome you with open arms. 
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
  • GhibliFan
    GhibliFan Posts: 125 Forumite
    100 Posts Second Anniversary Name Dropper
    Best of luck to you, OP.  

    I'm kind of in the same boat. Haven't worked for a long time and jobs are scarce where I am.  
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 349.8K Banking & Borrowing
  • 252.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453K Spending & Discounts
  • 242.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 619.5K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.3K Life & Family
  • 255.6K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.