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Gen X and Boomers face job market struggles post-layoff

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A significant portion of Generation X and younger Baby Boomers who have been laid off in the past decade are struggling to find new employment, with many facing extended periods of unemployment or accepting lower salaries. Data indicates that approximately 24% of individuals aged 50-65 who experienced a layoff did not find new work, and 11% of those who did find jobs had to take a pay cut. This difficulty is attributed to factors such as ageism, perceptions of being temporary workers nearing retirement, and increased competition in the job market. AI

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Gen X and Boomers face job market struggles post-layoff

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    A quarter of young baby boomers and Gen Xers who’ve been laid off in the last decade are still unemployed—and 11% have taken pay cuts to work

    Just as financial pressure peaks, many Gen Xers are finding themselves overlooked, underpaid, and edged out.

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