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    [–]sodasplash 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

    I was raised by a devout feminist who was frustrated that her work prospects had dwindled because she was returning to the workforce after 40.

    Growing up, it was hammered repeatedly into my head as absolute truth that men and women are 100% equals in all respects. I have spent the rest of my life unlearning this lie in a so far vain attempt simply to be a functional human being.

    [–]HeyImSancho 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

    "re-entering" the workforce at any age is still a matter of having worth. I've met plenty of older people who land sweet jobs due to being 'go getters'.

    I know a gal, who went broke at around 47(she'd retired in her mid thirties doing this), started titty dancing again to build a nest egg. From there with grit, determination, and quick whit, they found other ventures that landed them some very nice corporate America jobs.

    I mention this, as every time I'm whining to myself about things not being fair, I think about that gal.

    [–]sodasplash 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

    That’s cool. Yeah, even at a young age, it always struck me that way too. I think she had a friend who got fired for being too old so that reinforced her beliefs. I always told her she should write a book but she never really seemed to have that interest, as much as she loooooved telling you about things.