Looking for a Job in the Age of Ageism: A Survivor's Guide to Long-term Unemployment After 50

This survival guide about long term unemployment after 50 years of age is a funny folic into a serious societal problem. Having survived more than two years of unemployment over the age of 50 years, the author decided to share her experiences so people in similar circumstances will feel a sense of comradery and also “have a bit of a giggle” while reading it. In addition, the guide aims to get readers involved in the discourse. As such, each chapter ends with a list of “survival tips” to which the reader can add his or her own tips, and a “share your experiences” request with the author’s social media contacts. Topics include: job hunting, creating a meaningful life, structuring your daily routine, keeping your mood elevated, dealing with vices and addictions, starting a new business, and going back to school/getting retrained. The book concludes with reflections on what the author has learned during her journey.