I won't go into my own, long story but let it suffice to say there is no dirty laundry attached to it...I wasn't fired, asked to leave or anything other than just took an early retirement for a new opportunity with a new, much smaller company. The role was an executive management role. The company filed for BK 22 months later and eventually transitioned that into Chapter 7 and thus stopped ALL operations and went out of business.
So here I am, mid 50s looking for work like so many others. I am NOT looking for sympathy by instead sharing some experiences. I've applied for several hundred jobs at this point. I've been hired by many and turned down many more because they didn't fit my needs, expectations, wants or geographical requirements.
What I have learned on this journey, is that there are a lot of operators out there who really "jack around" potential employees.
This is done either by lengthy, ridiculous interview processes or simply taking their sweet ass time to respond or hire.
Whatever happened to the Nationwide Pilot shortage? Whatever happened to common decency or professional courtesy? Maybe I'm just too old? I certainly hope this doesn't come across as being bitter because I am not. This is the card life dealt and I'm playing it the best I can.
I would love to hear of your own stories in all career stages. Tell me I am wrong and should have hope in this career which I've had a passion for since 15! Be easy on me