1/24/2014 – Don’t Count Out Aging Workers (US News & World Report)

If you lose your job in middle age or later, you may suddenly find yourself in dire straits. When the pink slip comes, it does not matter how many years you have put in or how dedicated you might be to the company. Whether the reason is reorganization, right-sizing or offshoring, aging employees can find themselves suddenly out of work and in search of an increasingly elusive next job.

Finding a new position is often especially difficult for older workers. Individuals 55 and older have consistently experienced longer periods of unemployment than younger workers.

Read the full article at US News & World Report.