This HTML code appears to be a blog post about job hunting in one’s 40s in Singapore. It includes personal anecdotes and advice from individuals who have experienced similar challenges.This HTML code appears to be a blog post about job hunting in one’s 40s in Singapore. It includes personal anecdotes and advice from individuals who have experienced similar challenges. Specifically, the post: – Begins with a Reddit user expressing concerns about being laid off at their age and asking for advice on finding a new job. – Includes responses from other users who share their experiences and perspectives on the job market for people in their 40s. Some believe it is becoming increasingly difficult, while others emphasize the importance of adapting and prioritizing mental health. – Highlights the potential benefits of taking a break from work to focus on personal well-being and exploring new interests. – Concludes with a call to action for readers to prioritize their mental health and that financial stability is not the only important factor in life. Overall, the code represents a discussion forum where individuals can share their experiences and offer support to others facing similar challenges in the job market.
SINGAPORE: A worker in his 40s took to an online forum to voice his concerns about being laid off from his exhausting job, citing uncertainty about his chances of finding a job at his age.
“Is it easy to find a job for people in their 40s?” was the burning question posed by a Reddit user to Singaporeans in an online forum on Monday (June 24).
“My job is making me very depressed and affecting me mentally, and I wish I could quit right away,” the writer said.
“However, I am afraid that I will not be able to find another job so quickly. “I’m thinking about whether I should take a part-time or temporary job while I look for a new job, just to make some money and not sit at home,” he added.
To close the message, the writer turned the floor to other employees of a similar age, asking, “People in their 40s, have you been in this type of situation before? What is the current job market like for people our age? Do you have any advice? Thank you.”
Singaporeans share their two cents on finding a job in your 40s
A handful of online users responded to the post and shared their two cents.
“I’m forty and starting a new job today,” someone said.
“While still employed, I had been casually looking for a job since December last year with very minimal results. I started looking more seriously in March, but saw only a slight improvement in response. Finally got the job in May and as of today.
The conclusion is that nowadays it seems much more difficult to get the job you want with the pay you expect. So quitting without finding a new job may be too much of a risk.”
“I feel like it’s not easy to find a job these days anyway,” shared another.
Also read: Another unemployed graduate wonders how to explain the long employment gap on the resume
A third wrote: “I’m approaching 40 and yes, the pressure is real. It’s not just about the current job market; as we get older, our options unfortunately become fewer and fewer.
There are certainly options for us, but for me personally the following things also worked:
1) Be open to unlearning and relearning… 2) Identify the very least I need to survive… 3) Some skills are more important than others.”
On the other hand, it was argued that there are more important things to worry about in life.
“Man, nothing, NOTHING is worth depression and deteriorating mental health,” the comment read. “Quit your job if you have savings. Go travel, enjoy your life and take up some hobbies.
Of course, be sensible about it, make sure you have enough savings, go on cheaper trips that fit your budget, enjoy good food, but don’t overdo it.
Get your life back on track before you go back to work. People are resilient, you can always find another job, even if it’s not the same paying job, and work your way up.
I took a 20% pay cut to do freelance photography, and now my hours are so much better. I plan my own schedule, I take vacation trips when I feel like it. Money isn’t everything. Focus on yourself.”
Featured image from Depositphotos
