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I got laid off at 57 and couldn't find work for 20 months. I had to sell my apartment and work odd jobs to make ends meet.

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 05:00

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woman sitting by window — Amy Smith says she fell into a depression during her 20-month search for a job.
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I lost my full-time job and had to drain my savings and take 2 service jobs to make ends meet. It taught me to lean on people.

Thu, 11/27/2025 - 04:20

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

Smiling woman in a camel coat standing in sunlight against a geometric black-and-white wall. — Keijhon Francis spent over a year unemployed before finding a new role.
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I quit a $250,000 job, thinking it would be easy to find another one. After a year of unemployment, I wish I could go back and shake myself.

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 05:12

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Jesse smiling into camera — Jesse Tervooren says being a good worker became her identity during her decadelong HR career.
Jesse Tervooren

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Don't get tricked into thinking you need to spend money to land a job. Here's how to access free resources, from a recruiter.

Sat, 11/08/2025 - 05:39

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job search image with magnifying glass — Recruiter Bonnie Dilber shared a list of free job searching resources from Lyft, Goodwill, and other organizations.
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People who haven't had steady work for at least a year are networking, doing temporary jobs, and soul-searching

Fri, 11/07/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

Bryce Celotto and Brad White — Bryce Celotto and Brad White shared what it's been like looking for work for a while.
Bryce Celotto and Brad White

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