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I'm 56 and struggling to find a job. I think employers can sense my desperation, but I wish they knew how capable I am.

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Kymm Dracup
Kymm Dracup

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kymm Dracup, a 56-year-old based in Toronto. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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