55 Y.O MAN JOBLESS FOR MONTHS, FINALLY FINDS A JOB BUT IT’S FAST FOOD, NO CHOICE

Getting an interview after months of looking. Of course its fast food. I’m 55 years old. But I need an income!

I haven’t worked since 2020, because of lockdowns and a sick relative I had to take care of. Been applying for many career oriented jobs, but threw in some fast food/retail applications because I am desperate.

I’ve done fast food before. pay sucks and you are overworked….My Bachelor of Science is useless as I haven’t used in 20 years. I’ve applied for those jobs anyways and the crickets chirp loud lol.

Maybe the experience will be a stepping stone to show I can still work. I really hope I don’t get trapped and end up there until I am 90.

Just venting, it’s an income and I will be able to pay bills if I get it. I was really hoping for receptionist or similar….wishful thinking

any other older folk have thoughts?

Netizens’ comments

1. Honest work is honest work.
2. If you get the job Continue applying to other jobs. You are way more likely to get an interview somewhere better if you are already employed, even if it’s fast food. Maybe especially if it is. My dad called it “job hunting from a position of strength”
   You got this! Nothing wrong with fast food either. A friend of mine has a retirement account because he was a general manager at a fast food chain for some years.
3. I had to quit my job of 22 years right before covid due to an injury when I was 44. I took a warehouse job for lower pay and quickly absorbed 4 peoples’ jobs when they laid off people. I was recently wooed back to my old job for a lot more money and no physical. Our old experience is needed.
4. Sadly a degree that long ago is near redundant, and it’s the experience the degree afforded to give in the relevant field that’ll now count. I did one in the 90’s, in career change now, and I’m just about to finish another Bch of Sc. and landed a good graduate job next year, I’m in my early 50’s. I don’t even mention the old degree in resumes and interviews. But I hope I’m wrong in your case and you can still leverage it. Sometimes they can work against you if your seeking entry level jobs…just a thought.