Just wanted to vent really. Is 59 really considered too old to find a job?!
I worked full time, fairly basic office roles, last one being a Receptionist, up until August 2022 when I had to leave to care for my DM (she has since passed away).
Yesterday I had an appointment with a local recruitment agency, the consultant was really friendly and mentioned there was plenty of work out there BUT her attitude completely changed when she looked at my paperwork and said "oh, I wouldn't have put you at THAT age". I kept the conversation professional and replied that I had a solid work history, was reliable and flexible etc but her attitude towards me definitely changed, I'm not imagining it.
I'm trying to not let her comment bring me down, I was so looking forward to getting out there again, but I have to admit she has knocked my confidence.
I've seen other related threads on here, folk have mentioned the NHS recruit mature staff but I have a kind of medical phobia so that's not an option!
Is there anyone out there who has started a new job later in life, say 55+, that can give some positive advice on this, please? What job do you do, what type of company do you work for? I'm determined to find something, even if it's two part-time jobs instead of one full-time role.