Son worries age and MBA may be working against 67-year-old father’s job search
SINGAPORE: Job hunting is tough at any age, but for workers nearing their late 60s, landing a new opportunity can be particularly daunting. One Singaporean recently turned to fellow netizens for advice on whether his 67-year-old father still stands a chance of finding work, given his age and past bouts of unemployment. In his post on the r/singaporejobs subreddit, he shared that his father has…
A Singaporean father, 67, is struggling to find work after becoming unemployed in August of last year. The son, who holds an MBA, believes his father's extensive experience and advanced degree may be working against him in the job market. The father had previously worked as a Grab driver and later pursued freelance executive recruitment, both to no avail.
With a family to support, the son worries about his father's prospects and wonders if he's overqualified for available opportunities. To help his father navigate this challenging job search, netizens on the r/singaporejobs subreddit offered a range of suggestions. Some recommended that his father consider part-time or consultancy positions, citing a company that had hired older workers on a flexible basis.
Others encouraged him to return to his previous role as a Grab driver or even stay in the social work sector if he found it fulfilling. However, some commenters felt that the son's father should slow down at his advanced age, questioning whether he's seeking employment solely for financial gain or to keep his mind active. Regardless, the son's concerns about his father's job search have sparked a conversation about the challenges faced by older workers in the job market.
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