I haven’t found anything after one year. I hear the average time for finding a new job after layoff is 6 months but I am doubtful.
Me: 52 y/o male, 27 yrs in tech mostly on the software side with about 2 y sys admin back in the day when that was a title.
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...work uber...
Look at https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/What-Is-the-Average-UBER-Taxi-Driver-Salary-by-State first.
If what I'm reading on assorted sites is correct this isn't just compensation for your time, but your car, maintenance, gas, insurance, etc... so if you're "earning" $10.12/hr in Florida which has a minimum wage of $12/hr for non-tipped employees and $8.98 for tipped employees you would probably be better off at any actual job.
How long does unemployment benefits last?
I've been looking casually for a year. A few interviews, but no seconds.
I'd recommend a similar approach as some folks here have mentioned - work uber or a career in another industry for a while, continue looking on the side.
I hope you find something soon! It only takes one yes. Don't give up hope or faith. Believing in a solid future is 90% of the battle.
I was looking at 60, it took over a year. I lost count of the amount of companies and interviews. Always someone a little bit better (younger) . Finally landed a gig and am very happy. The search was frustrating but I realized I landed where I was supposed to.
Go find another job in a different industry. Economy is terrible right now so lay low with a lesser paying job but keep looking in the meantime. Job may not pay well but you'll probably meet some good people and get a new (more positive) perspective in life. Maybe add more years to your life due to less stress from tech.
You can update tech skills through online courses/part time school & pick up a contract job to build your resume.
To create cash flow try working in Affiliate Marketing.
You can be your own boss and work from home.
Is the job coach Cisco provided helps ?
My brother is touching 60 and was laid off 5 years ago. He never recovered from that loss and only last year decided that he will have to exit his field. He is now happy working in a store, part time with no benefits but he is happy.
Point is many people might never get the same position or compensation they were used to before layoffs.
Don’t wait for money to run out in the hopes that you will find something comparable to what you were doing.
Set aside a few hours a day to find a new job, another few to update your skills and drive Uber for a few.
If you are sleeping more than 7 hours you are sleeping too much.