Jobs Open Up as Baby Boomers Retire

[Desdinova]

This is absolutely incredible...

I'm currently looking for a new job as I've done off and on for the past ten years. IMO, it never hurt to see what else is out there just in case something better comes along.

The last time I actually made an effort to search for a new job was about 3 years ago. There wasn't a lot out there, and what was there paid just a little bit over minimum wage. In other words, you still couldn't fvcking live off it.

However, I've been doing my job hunting, and how things have changed! I'm bogged down with job interviews, and they all fvcking pay more than what I'm currently making.

But I guess this whole thing is going to have its drawbacks. The small companies (like the one I work for) who don't keep up with the mutating job market are going to find themselves desperate for workers, and may have their little companies swallowed up by larger companies who offer much better wages, benefit packages, and better work.

I'd like to know what everyone else's thoughts are about this whole thing.

 

[Upside]

What do you do? Couldn't hurt to know where the money is at.

 

[ready123]

Yeah I noticed this too. I'm an engineer. In 2003, I could barely find a job and had to work for $9/hr. Recently I got hired by the city, and in my department, about 1/3 is retirement eligible. Which means quick promotions and the need to fill replacement positions as fast as possible. Where I work, they haven't hired this much since the 80's.

And if any engineers here want to work in an industry set to ramp up, get a job at a medical device company like Medtronic. With all the baby boomers getting old and needing implants, that's a lot of money to be made over the next few decades

 

[Aragon034]

this is true in alot of jobs

especially in skilled trades, the older guys with all the knowledge are looking to retire and enjoy what's left of their lives, so there are alot of opportunities out there.

HVAC is mine! I called it! It's all MINE!!

*Evil Cackling Laugh*

 

[Desdinova]

And if any engineers here want to work in an industry set to ramp up, get a job at a medical device company like Medtronic.

This is a really good point. I just had an interview in an area that pertains to care for the elderly. All these old people are going to need care which relates to ANYTHING health-care related. You could even start your own business making canes out of trees in your back yard, and your business is pretty much guaranteed to skyrocket within the next ten years.

 

[LoneSilver]

Good idea Desdinova, I wonder how many canes one could make out of a 60 foot Oak tree?

My yard is full of these hardwoods and also have a couple old Cherry trees that are around 60 foot as well that would make excellent custom canes.

I could do this for a hobby and see how it progresses and sell them in my county..

LoneSilver

This is a really good point. I just had an interview in an area that pertains to care for the elderly. All these old people are going to need care which relates to ANYTHING health-care related. You could even start your own business making canes out of trees in your back yard, and your business is pretty much guaranteed to skyrocket within the next ten years.

 

[dude04]

i hope this is true. it's been 4 months since i graduated and still looking for a job. it doesn't help either with my lonely personality.

don't major in microbiology. no ones hires you unless you got 3-5 years experience.

 

[Desdinova]

don't major in microbiology. no ones hires you unless you got 3-5 years experience.

In time, employers will have to quit being so fussy if there aren't enough people to fill the positions being left behind by retired baby boomers. I believe the entire process of hiring is going to be redefined as employers become more desperate to fill positions. The ball will be in the job hunter's court, and HE will be the one who decides if he's going to fill the job position or not. Employers will be competing against each other for competent and qualified workers.

Don't be surprised if they lower the minimum age requirement to be eligible for working.