Editor’s Note: On January 4, 2017, Robert Marchand set a new World’s Record by cycling more than 14 miles around a track in an hour – in the 105 year-plus category! This was not Mr. Marchand’s first record. He had already set a world’s record for the 100+ category 3 years prior when he came to the attention…
Lifestyle
Age Bias, Ageism, Job Seeker, Jobs, Lifestyle, Stress
The Weight of Unemployment
Lose your Job. Get Fat. (Editor’s notes) Alicia Adamczyk‘s article in MONEY discusses the findings of a Health and Retirement Study of full and part-time workers ages 50-60. The participants were of average weight and lost their jobs before they became eligible for Social Security. The research revealed a weight gain during unemployment that was not incurred…
Interview, Job Seeker, Jobs, Lifestyle
Weird Job Wednesday: Binge TV Watching
Get Paid to Binge Watch TV as a Tagger At Netflix. Believe it. Your Dream Job Exists. Unfortunately, this is a tough gig to land. There are only 40 Netflix “taggers” in the world right now and currently no openings. >>>while you’re waiting, REGISTER HERE TO LEARN PERFECT INTERVIEW ANSWERS What does a Tagger…
Age Bias, Ageism, Lifestyle, Networking, News
The New York Times: Nearing Retirement? It’s Time to Be Creative
Editor’s Note: In a May report issued by The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, 82% of those surveyed in their sixties plan to keep working past age sixty-five, and 18% of that group do not plan on retiring at all. Among those surveyed in their fifties, 50% plan on working past age sixty-five, and out of that…
Age Bias, Ageism, Lifestyle, Stress, Tips
“Forever Young” Boomers Take Classes in Aging
“Forever Young” Boomers Take Classes in Aging FREE Online Workshop: “5 Tips to Battle Ageism” Register Here From The Washington Post: This article discusses the many classes that have popped up for aging boomers as tools to explore emerging options for life in the senior years. Consultants, single classes, courses and seminars cover topics from physical…
Lifestyle, Stress, Tips
4 Tips to Help Your Body Adjust to Time Change
Don’t Waste Another Minute How to Get a Job in 6 Weeks: Register Here Change Your Clock, Not Your Schedule Studies show that it will take your body a week or more to adjust to GAINING an hour of sleep. This article from The Cleveland Clinic explains why and offers some tips for adjusting to the time change…
Age Bias, Job Seeker, Lifestyle, Stress
How to Deal With Stress During Unemployment
It’s normal to feel hurt, vulnerable, or angry after losing a job. The good news is that despite the stress of job loss and unemployment, there are many things you can do to take control of the situation and maintain your spirits. You can get through this tough time by taking care of yourself, reaching…
