Hi to all here.
I don't know if this topic has been discussed before or not or if it's in the right place. If not, please move it to where it needs to be. Thanks!
I find myself literally dreaming day and night about quitting my job so I can be free to travel. I have no issues with my job at all and they have always treated me decently. I just thought I should mention that upfront.
With this being said, I am concerned about being of a certain age and earning money on the road. I will be 60 in April, hence my apprehension. I have been reading the posts about work camping, working at different lodges like the Grand Canyon, and the like but what is my concern is the fact that I'm scared that I am (or will be) considered "too old" to do any of these sorts of jobs. Ageism is very much alive and well here in the USA and, let's face it, especially in the business world, if you are young and attractive, you are pretty much wanted. If not, oh well!
I won't be able to take early retirement until I'm 62 and I will only turn 60 this coming April. However, in my humble opinion, that's considered "over the hill" in the business world and especially so for a woman. My bachelor's degree is in Business Management (with an emphasis in non-profits).
I guess I'm wanting to hear from others here, especially women, how they are dealing with being of a certain age and/or if they have experienced any sort of biased attitude from employers who hire for work camping, working at lodges, etc. I am really concerned about this issue and any advice will be greatly appreciated. I want to be free to travel, yet my fear is that I won't be able to make the money I need to support myself until I reach either early retirement age or full retirement age (for me, that's 66 and 1/2 years old).
Thanks!
VanGrrl57
I don't know if this topic has been discussed before or not or if it's in the right place. If not, please move it to where it needs to be. Thanks!
I find myself literally dreaming day and night about quitting my job so I can be free to travel. I have no issues with my job at all and they have always treated me decently. I just thought I should mention that upfront.
With this being said, I am concerned about being of a certain age and earning money on the road. I will be 60 in April, hence my apprehension. I have been reading the posts about work camping, working at different lodges like the Grand Canyon, and the like but what is my concern is the fact that I'm scared that I am (or will be) considered "too old" to do any of these sorts of jobs. Ageism is very much alive and well here in the USA and, let's face it, especially in the business world, if you are young and attractive, you are pretty much wanted. If not, oh well!
I won't be able to take early retirement until I'm 62 and I will only turn 60 this coming April. However, in my humble opinion, that's considered "over the hill" in the business world and especially so for a woman. My bachelor's degree is in Business Management (with an emphasis in non-profits).
I guess I'm wanting to hear from others here, especially women, how they are dealing with being of a certain age and/or if they have experienced any sort of biased attitude from employers who hire for work camping, working at lodges, etc. I am really concerned about this issue and any advice will be greatly appreciated. I want to be free to travel, yet my fear is that I won't be able to make the money I need to support myself until I reach either early retirement age or full retirement age (for me, that's 66 and 1/2 years old).
Thanks!
VanGrrl57