Rebooting at 60: practical tips for older workers facing layoffs
USA TODAY highlights Americans who lost jobs around age 60 and offers practical advice for rebooting careers: don’t panic (allow a brief, finite setback), don’t expect to simply replace the old job, and consider nontraditional paths such as franchising or shifting to new fields; think outside the box, lean on your network for referrals, and use tools from groups like AARP to stay tech-savvy, learn new skills, and tailor your résumé to the past 10–15 years; examples include starting a deck-patio franchise, relocating and reassessing goals, and even pursuing unexpected roles like NFL photography, all underscoring that with planning, networking, and openness to change, older workers can successfully reinvent their careers.
