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Older Workers Face New Job Market Hurdles | Chico News
Older workers across the U.S. are hitting a wall in the job market—once reliable, now ghosted by employers. Christine Sesnon, 66, laid off after 20 years, is turning to remote gigs nationwide but facing rejection where she once thrived. She’s not alone: peers with decades of experience are forced into gig work just to survive. Data shows unemployment for those 55+ rose slightly to 3.1%, and older job seekers face longer waits and tougher competition as companies sift through massive applicant pools. For many like Christine, the drive to work isn’t optional—it’s essential—but the system isn’t…
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