I'm in my fifties and left my professional job over a year ago due to health issues. I still have to work to support myself, but can no longer work the long hours I used to. I ended up taking a call center job and it's so horrible I feel bad for folks just starting out. My only saving Grace is that one day soon I will either retire or die. I can't imagine having to spend 30 more years in this job market. Also, what's funny is I've applied for Wal-mart cashier and manager jobs at fast food and even those jobs won't hire me. The only jobs that called me back were call centers. LOL