I know that feeling well. I was also on the verge of giving up when I finally got my foot in the door. Then again, it was the third time I was on the verge of giving up at that point.
I hope that you've found some strength in knowing that you are not alone in being where you are and that it's possible to get that first job, even after 40. I tried so many approaches and there were so many times it could have just as well gone my way but didn't, that is until it finally did. Now I am with a small company of fantastic individuals that truly put their values first.
There are companies that find value in age and experience as well, even though it doesn't always feel like it.
Stick in there, you never know what the next wave will bring.
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I know that feeling well. I was also on the verge of giving up when I finally got my foot in the door. Then again, it was the third time I was on the verge of giving up at that point.
I hope that you've found some strength in knowing that you are not alone in being where you are and that it's possible to get that first job, even after 40. I tried so many approaches and there were so many times it could have just as well gone my way but didn't, that is until it finally did. Now I am with a small company of fantastic individuals that truly put their values first.
There are companies that find value in age and experience as well, even though it doesn't always feel like it.
Stick in there, you never know what the next wave will bring.