don't want a date, want a job:(

[Gael]

Sounds like you're just lonely. And who says that at 61 your days for any sort of romantic relationship is over? Seen too many people older then yourself find happiness later in life for that to be accurate.

At 61 the job market is not exactly seeking you but it all depends on just what you want to do and the area you're searching in. Frankly, I think you should get involved in volunteer work which would take you out of yourself. That would be easier to obtain then a job or a man for that matter. And in the process you could actually find some happiness and meet some people who may enrich your life.

 

[Bee]

now I am 61; and nobody will get me into bed with coffee in a paper cup!

Oh! I don't know I am 71 and just recently I was on holiday in Belgium and twice in two days I nearly pulled..........................problem was, my son was with me each time.:sobad:

 

[Vivjen]

Oh! I don't know I am 71 and just recently I was on holiday in Belgium and twice in two days I nearly pulled..........................problem was, my son was with me each time.:sobad:

Love it, Bee; keep going.....and maybe lose the son!

 

[Bee]

Nah! I will have to compromise so I can have both.:bigwink:

plus the fact it is my son's home I stay in whilst in Belgium.:lofl:

 

[Vivjen]

see your point.......fun though?!

 

[SifuPhil]

61? 61?!?! Geeze, that's over the hill!

Now ME, on the other hand - gonna be 56 in a few days and still rocketing along on all 12 cylinders!

My wise old martial arts teacher told me something early in my training that might have some relevance here ... he said that if I didn't learn to become comfortable and happy with myself, I'd never find it with somebody else.

 

[Ina]

Phil, I've always wondered, just where are those 12 cylinders anyway? I think mine need a tune up. :bigwink:

 

[SifuPhil]

Phil, I've always wondered, just where are those 12 cylinders anyway? I think mine need a tune up. :bigwink:

Um ... I think I'm a rear-engined model ... at least, that's where the exhaust pipes seem to be ...

 

[Denise1952]

Sounds like you're just lonely. And who says that at 61 your days for any sort of romantic relationship is over? Seen too many people older then yourself find happiness later in life for that to be accurate.

At 61 the job market is not exactly seeking you but it all depends on just what you want to do and the area you're searching in. Frankly, I think you should get involved in volunteer work which would take you out of yourself. That would be easier to obtain then a job or a man for that matter. And in the process you could actually find some happiness and meet some people who may enrich your life.

I can't do work I'm not payed for because I haven't the money for gas. Otherwise I would at least be at our local hospital, which I went through the orientation at one time because I thought I might be able to make the 10 mile trip to just keep busy. After that, it was a new battery in my truck instead. etc. etc. etc.

Today I am hoping to speak to the local person in charge of a company that sends folks to homes to do the non-medical (and no lifting) Helping yes, but nothing I don't do in every-day housekeeping etc. Thank you for your input, Denise

 

[Gael]

I can't do work I'm not payed for because I haven't the money for gas. Otherwise I would at least be at our local hospital, which I went through the orientation at one time because I thought I might be able to make the 10 mile trip to just keep busy. After that, it was a new battery in my truck instead. etc. etc. etc.

Today I am hoping to speak to the local person in charge of a company that sends folks to homes to do the non-medical (and no lifting) Helping yes, but nothing I don't do in every-day housekeeping etc. Thank you for your input, Denise

Sounds like your location works against you there, unfortunately. The charity I volunteer for here in the UK pays for taxis to take us if we can't supply our own transport. Obviously, that's not the case for you. Pooey.

But hope that enquiry into going to help in homes will prove fruitful. It would really be good for you would have some financial help and also work that involves helping human beings will be good for your soul I think. All the best, Denise. Something will happen eventually for you I'm sure. All is in motion in the universe.

 

[Denise1952]

Sounds like your location works against you there, unfortunately. The charity I volunteer for here in the UK pays for taxis to take us if we can't supply our own transport. Obviously, that's not the case for you. Pooey.

But hope that enquiry into going to help in homes will prove fruitful. It would really be good for you would have some financial help and also work that involves helping human beings will be good for your soul I think. All the best, Denise. Something will happen eventually for you I'm sure. All is in motion in the universe.

The ride thing is something I will check into, never heard of it, doesn't mean it's not available Thing is, while I'm working for free, that job I need isn't getting "got" LOL I would like to work as long as I can. I can't sit around, I don't golf, and I don't have the money to travel. And most of all, I need to keep busy I do appreciate your help. I love the UK (in pics and movies) and would love to go there one day My dad was Welsh, and my mom was French. What a combo hey

 

[Gael]

The ride thing is something I will check into, never heard of it, doesn't mean it's not available Thing is, while I'm working for free, that job I need isn't getting "got" LOL I would like to work as long as I can. I can't sit around, I don't golf, and I don't have the money to travel. And most of all, I need to keep busy I do appreciate your help. I love the UK (in pics and movies) and would love to go there one day My dad was Welsh, and my mom was French. What a combo hey

Well, I sort of doubt that they'd supply you with transport there in the US for charity work. They might reimburse you though, this particular charity that I volunteer for does. We submit a mileage form. But I have a gut feeling it might not be the same there in the US even though gasoline is cheaper then petrol is here.

I'd venture to say though that if you can get volunteer work to do that it would be very beneficial for your overall wellbeing. I sense that your deepest challenge is emotional not financial though of course I can't be sure.

Great combo; Welsh and French! I love the Welsh; their accent, the land...and need to get to Wales some fine day!

 

[Happyflowerlady]

Here is something that might help you while you are searching for a full-time position somewhere. This lady has a website called Workers Onboard, and she lists different work from home jobs that people can do to earn money from home. This is probably not going to replace a regular job, although some of the jobs she talks about could actually be done as a full-time thing; however, it would give you some extra cash to put gas in the car while you are out there putting in applications.
I also do surveys, and other online jobs that pay either in paypal or with gift cards, such as amazon or iTunes cards.
Here is one of her videos, and if you look on youtube she has a good variety of subjects on there, as well as on her main website, workersonboard.com .

http://youtu.be/m3tmNvwEJQQ

 

[Gael]

nwlady, Just try it, you might have fun, and maybe meet someone.

You're right but I think it's a question of leading the horse to water.

 

[SifuPhil]

I applied to be a volunteer bra fitter - they told me at the store that there IS no such position.

 

[Denise1952]

well it's never good to go job-hunting with a buddy, so drop the dummy, and try again.

 

[SifuPhil]

Is THAT what it was?

I thought they were just unhappy with my sweaty, shaking hands ...

 

[Denise1952]

dump the dummy that isn't nervous

 

[Vivjen]