Monterey, CA It's Tough For Older Workers To Find A Job

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The recession is still taking its toll on many Americans, and seniors have suffered a disproportionate amount.  Social services programs have been cut, and many baby boomers have been laid off and are still unable to find a job.  Although employers are not allowed to ask your age, a recent Los Angeles Times piece noted that age discrimination is not uncommon.  Many employers will casually ask you if you have kids or grandchildren, trying to mentally figure out the potential employee's age.  Nearly 2 million people aged 55 and older are still looking for a job, twice as many than were prior to the recession.  Since a growing number of baby boomers are falling into the 55 plus age group, this number is expected to increase.  I hope the job market picks up shortly.

Please note that this blog reflects my personal opinion and may or may not reflect the opinion of Hands to Help Seniors and the individual members comprising the Board of Governors.