Nickname: Sylvia

Review: And then there are people like me: in their mid 50's, widowed, educated, experienced, and in dire need of work that pays a living wage so we can support ourselves, and has benefits to replace the ones we lost when our spouses passed away. What makes the job search even more difficult is the outsourcing of mid-income level jobs overseas. I am sorry but a person can't support themselves (I am on LI, NY) on retail wages. Especially because the ever changing work schedules makes obtaining a second job virtually impossible. Not all of us have the luxury of retiring on our terms.

Date reviewed: Jun 5, 2006 8:49 PM

Nickname: Lord

Review: The difficulty is the option may not be up to you. Considering how many are laid off or laid up early and not able or capable of finding suitable employment, many won't have the choice.

Date reviewed: Jun 3, 2006 6:32 PM

Nickname: Steve Z

Review: This article totally missed the major psycho/sociological issue encountered when leaving the workforce--the loss of colleagues. Having missed that, she completely overlooked the remedy--giving back to the community by volunteering. As a volunteer, one does meaningful work to the benefit of the community, regains colleagues, and has the flexibility to take time off when desired or change the environment if any particular assignment doesn't work out.

Date reviewed: Jun 2, 2006 9:03 PM