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Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 13th 2017, 7:01 pm

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Ageism

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Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Im with you on 28, I started to get concerned then....30 came and was fine. 37 38 39 really concerned me and 40 mortified me (at 47 i have only just recovered and now dont care 47? 50? no difference....

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 13th 2017, 5:56 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

Views: 6,836

Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

This is an good analogy.....aging starts when you "become" 21... read on...

You BECOME 21; you TURN 30; You're PUSHING 40; you REACH 50; then you MAKE IT to 60. By then you've built up so much...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 13th 2017, 3:45 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

Views: 6,836

Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Ive been thinking what you have said here....and rewriing the brain in relation to your age. I suppose I have been adhering to the "normal" life path where I should be this by this age, and should be...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 12th 2017, 2:57 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

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Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Thats a positive outlook....I did something very similar a few years ago when I was struggling with living in Peterborough, I looked at ways to enjoy what I had...what Peterborough offered.....so I...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 12th 2017, 1:48 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

Views: 6,836

Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Yes im inclined to agree with that...careers are over rated, its a job that pays me money to so the things I enjoy doing outside of work... as to me thats where life is....not at bloody work! If you...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 12th 2017, 1:39 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

Views: 6,836

Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Thats how I felt when I hit 40....but surprisingly seemed to accept it ok, until now, now I have that feeling of there is nothing left, I have already achieved my best, everything in life from here...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 11th 2017, 7:31 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

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Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Thanks DandNHill, I liked the company that interviewed me in Brampton....so Im hoping something comes of that, I had a positive reply to my follow up email. Wel'l see. I have to agree Brampton does...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 11th 2017, 4:32 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

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Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Well as the majority of jobs I am applying for are down your way...I think there may be a good chance of me passing by. Actually waitng for a yay or a nay on a job interview I went for in Brampton.
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Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 10th 2017, 5:37 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

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Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Oh yes for sure! I always listen.....but you know what some kids are like!

And I agree....I love to hear what things used to be like...always find that fascinating.

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 10th 2017, 3:52 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

Views: 6,836

Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Ive been away for a few days.. its seems to have been busy here while I have been away!

I think you understand my current situation as you are seeing it with your husband. Its surprising how many...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 6th 2017, 5:25 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

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Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

Just through work history, I have already omitted my first ever job, thinking about it now, I may drop the next one too, as I don't think any of the experience in that particular position is relevant...

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 6th 2017, 4:52 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

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Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

It may come to that when EI runs out.

Forum: The Maple Leaf

Oct 6th 2017, 4:11 pm

Replies: 136

Ageism

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Posted By Paul_Shepherd

Re: Ageism

I know exactly how your husband feels, he is not alone, I am going through the same thing, last time I got laid off I was 28 and I walked straight into another job, Im 47 now....and its just not...

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