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- A Gen Xer with a master’s degree has been looking for a job for 9 years. He’s slowly running out of money. (newsbreak.com)
Job Hunt Struggles for 55-Year-Old Chris Putro
Despite having a master’s degree and over a decade of experience, Chris Putro has been unemployed for nine years. He has applied for countless jobs but has only received a few phone interviews, with most employers ignoring his applications.
Putro had saved enough money to survive for 11 years after losing his job in 2013. However, his investments have helped extend that timeline by a few years. He has no debt or children, but his only income is from a comedy show he produces, which he considers volunteer work.
Putro’s job search is hindered by application burnout. He applies irregularly, often taking breaks to recover. He focuses on financial analyst roles but is open to minimum-wage jobs if he knew how to find them.
Putro is unsure if his age affects his job search. He has heard conflicting reports on whether employers prefer or avoid older workers. Despite the uncertainty, he plans to continue applying for jobs, hoping for a breakthrough in October.