@steve.zeringue: How long have you been out of work? For me it’s been eleven months, and soon it will be a year. This is by far the longest amount of time I have ever been without work. If you’re out of work and would like to comment or like please share your journey. #unemployed #jobsearch #outofwork #lookingforwork #unemployment
55 yrs old, 14 months. I’m a professional interviewee
2026-09-14 20:25:36
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Own Your Career :
Steve, this thread says a lot. So many talented people are stuck in a broken job market, and most were never taught how to look beyond another role.
I work with people who are asking, “What else could I do with my experience besides chase another job?”
Not here to pitch anyone, but if anyone in this thread wants a different way to think through career ownership, business ownership, or alternative paths, I’m happy to be a resource.
2026-06-22 18:55:24
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Smroda59 :
I’m 46, turn 47 next week and in 2 days it will be 2 years. The ageism is real
2026-06-23 00:30:43
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Tony_Da_Man :
56, 2.6 years and in tech industry
2026-06-21 12:08:58
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AndiLeeLeigh :
I’m so terrified. I have no savings left and the company I work for just went through a round of layoffs. I know some inside financial info and it’s bad, if the company doesn’t go under it’s going to be real close. I’ve been applying and interviewing but haven’t gotten an offer. I’m also pretty deep into Perimenopause and I just do NOT have the energy to start over.
2026-06-21 16:24:47
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Kayla :
I was out of work for 3 months, start my new job tomorrow 💜
2026-07-26 19:55:57
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Jake ✨ Light the Way :
I'm 45, been looking for 24 months
2026-06-21 13:26:33
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No caller id :
20 months. Thousands of apps across multiple states, only a handful of interviews. Zero offers. I’m a nurse
2026-06-22 00:09:46
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empressenergy11 :
53, unemployed for only 3 months, ineligible for unemployment so no income besides the pennies I’m chasing with food delivery. This is a storm out of control
2026-06-22 20:48:33
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The Hungry Engineer, Cooks :
im 52, its been 11 months, laid off from Amazon engineering as Senior Software Engineer. I used to get work in a few weeks. Is it Age, AI, or a poorly governed economy... or.
2026-06-22 15:52:46
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lysis :
52 and thinking about quitting my job to take a year off.
2026-06-21 04:47:59
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MorTisha.C :
8 months. I got a job offer over a month ago and it feels like I’m being put through the wringer with questions/concerns regarding why I’ve been unemployed for 6 plus months. It doesn’t feel like I can win!!!
2026-06-21 04:44:58
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Kim Basil :
Laid off since August 2023 can’t find work in SF Bay Area with masters and work experience
2026-06-23 03:55:15
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Kellie :
I'm 41 and been out of work 2 years
2026-06-21 19:04:08
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Blazzenbluei :
What if we all work together I have an MBA I can do stuff lol 🤓
2026-08-01 19:32:00
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Alesi143 :
This thread is depressing. 🥺
2026-06-23 17:45:33
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amy moore :
Age discrimination is a real issue, my husband has been out of work since October 2025, and he is 55
2026-08-09 13:42:32
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user42235169553 :
52 and it's been 2 and half years. Very humbling experience.
2026-06-24 13:36:30
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whatnthewendy :
56 and 12 months now. 35 year career in supply chain. Laid off last summer. The older you are the harder it is.
2026-06-23 17:50:43
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petiteinquirer :
36, going on a year at the end of this month 😭
2026-06-22 03:55:02
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Ryisanable :
46 3.5 years
2026-06-22 18:09:19
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Angie Briggs DeLoe :
61, 2 years
2026-06-21 18:10:34
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Texaschick12 :
52, unemployed for 5 1/2 months. Interviews are picking up 🙌🙏
2026-06-22 14:37:11
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shelly122764 :
61 years old and unemployed for 18 months
2026-06-22 18:11:28
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El Rulas :
I'm 45 and employed but sooooo miserable
2026-06-24 17:38:31
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