Late-Career Pivot: 50-Somethings Confront Age Bias, Ghosting, and AI in Job Searching

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People in their 50s share how age bias, ghosting from employers, and anxiety over AI screening complicate their job searches, but many are leaning on networks, upskilling, and mindset shifts to redefine their careers in a challenging market.
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