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Where can you go for real life advice- however unpalatable - on the employability of someone who has age and health stacked against them.
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Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
may I suggest not even mentioning age or health. well, not until it becomes an issue and certainly not until well after you've hooked an employer with your main selling point: what you can do for him. which, natch, you have to tune to his (perceived) needs. Find out as much as you can about what he thinks he wants, then maximise the presentation of your skill set and experience to match what he thinks he wants, so that he not only thinks he wants you, but that he needs you. Then, when he's decided that he needs you, he will be willing to find ways around health problems, and maybe he'll even start thinking "this guy is too good to put out to grass at standard retirement age, I could keep him for a bit longer if he's up for it and it'll delay me having to train someone else".
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
In 2009 I was diagnosed with cancer aged 49, I could either sit back and die, or fight. I decided to undertake a 2nd degree in History while I underwent treatment. I graduated this year with a 2:1 Hon's. So my work record from 2009 is that of a student with no work experience. To date I'm clear of cancer - pending my yearly check up this December.
I have since started a part-time MA, however, in the three years it will take, I'll be 58. So I'm considering trying to get a job as a small cog in a large wheel (local government perhaps as a pen pusher).
Prior to 2009 I was mainly a working musician and studio engineer (both audio and electronics). I worked as a medical electronics engineer for five years on the back of my college electronics training and also saw action in other companies as a board level analogue and digital field engineer. Most of which is now redundant due to new technology. I also hold a foundation degree in technology and machine code programming ( Z80 lol ). Once again redundant technology.
All I want, is a small regular job that doesn't involve stacking shelves, so I can get off this study treadmill. I don't expect to be in a career position, but don't fancy being an over qualified counter assistant.
My key concern is that I'm a middle aged graduate (now 55) with the potential to die on the job, or at the very least may have to take a few days of a year for hospital check-ups.
<Loyd Grossman mode> Who would employ someone like that ?
If it's of any use, I can paste up the bookmarks I already have for vacancies at the local places - if not, good luck with whatever you decide
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Could you see yourself in some type of youth worker/mentor job?
It sounds like you have experienced a lot of life's challenges in the workplace, education and health problems to boot!
Failing that you could get back out on the road as a motivational speaker.
Cheers for the support guys. I've yet to compose a CV as I have a major assignment due in which requires some urgent attention.
@roundthebend , any advice would be really welcome - especially direct from an HR dept.
@Bogwhoppit That would be me. I'm moving house at the moment and have limited email access. PM your details and I'll get in touch outside the forum.