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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