For those over 50 and gainfully employed, this study says you have a 56% chance that you'll be let go before you're ready to retire, risking substantial income loss. The study supports my own observations via client work that there is no real job security, only "career security." In a sense employees are really all consultants.
But not to worry! Here's a list of things you can do to both minimize the risk of an unwanted departure and set yourself up for a quick, positive transition if necessary.
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Odds Are You’ll Be Fired Before Retirement, So Build “Career Security”
by Robert Hellmann • Getting Interviews, Job-Search Strategy, Life, On-the-job Success, Resume, LinkedIn, self-promo, Work
But not to worry! Here's a list of things you can do to both minimize the risk of an unwanted departure and set yourself up for a quick, positive transition if necessary.