Laid off after 38 years

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I am laid off after 38yrs of helping others as an RN. My place of employment finds it more cost-effective to hire LPNs and aides. I am single and on unemployment because a month ago, 4 RNS, all in their 50's and 60's were laid off on the same day. I am so angry! Isn't there anybody out there who is in the same situation? I don't have any family left, so my work is my life. I really need to talk to somebody in my situation! I am pretty scared and depressed-nobody is hiring in my area. Is there anybody out there, no matter what age, who is feeling the pinch of the economy? NURSE CHRIS

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I am so sorry you are going through this. I also live in an area where it is difficult to find employment in nursing. I will keep you in my thoughts that a new perfect situation will come your way.

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Specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV.

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

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I cannot believe that they would lay you off after 38 years. Well, I hope that you find a job that you like even better then your last one. I am a CNA and have been out of work for 5 months but I am almost 8 months pregnant. I wish you all the best in your job hunt.

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Wow, I'm really sorry to hear that.... :(

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{{{Chris}}}

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

This sure sounds like age discrimination to me! Do you have any legal recourse? I worked with one manager that would hire many grads to cut costs without any regard for the extra load on experienced nurses and of course after a year the new grads would move on and she would start all over again. :mad:

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Sorry to hear that. I wish you luck in finding something soon. I can relate to losing a job of so many years. It is a part of your identity -- and it is like a death is some ways. Try to contact some agencies in your area and see if they can find something for you.... Don't give up!

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Specializes in Stroke Seizure/LTC/SNF/LTAC.
This sure sounds like age discrimination to me! Do you have any legal recourse? I worked with one manager that would hire many grads to cut costs without any regard for the extra load on experienced nurses and of course after a year the new grads would move on and she would start all over again. :mad:

I was going to suggest the same thing about age discrimination. Yes, I had a recent period of unemployment myself. I couldn't even get any per diem shifts for weeks!

Try your state board of labor. File a complaint about the situation, explain that there were other people who were "selected" based on age.

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did they say why? like was it because of of cost cutting or performance? maybe you can fight back. i think all the nurses that have been laid off this way should band together and make a whole lot of noise.

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Sorry to hear of this. I was not too happy when I got laid off either. I suggest you contact the others and see if they would like to join you in seeking legal recourse. Best wishes.

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It sounds like someone doesn't want to pay their employees the pensions they earned!!!

I would hire a lawyer and fight like %*&^ to get what you have earned.

Good luck!

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