Since so many are quitting, I'm guessing this is a great time to find a new job? Is this true? How long is it taking people on average to find a new position? And I mean a position that pays better and has better benefits, there's no reason to leave otherwise. I'm not looking to leave just yet but if it's that easy, I might reconsider.
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What I was saying about 54 not being old is that many companies (probably not Staples) welcome the older candidate….they are reliable, have work ethic, enjoy working and most of all they have experience and knowledge! Some of the younger folks, not all, lack these skills. That is all I meant.
For what it's worth, it always seems easier to find a new job when. You already have one. I think that it's because when interviewing people aren't as desperate to get the job, so it makes them more relaxed.
The job market pretty good right now, so if you're going to try, do it soon. Don't wait until it is no longer favorable to employees. One person here said they asked for what they wanted and got it. I have suggested that to people as well. If you want work from home or hybrid, say so; and if they won't compromise to hire you, it's not the right place.
My personal belief is that Staples will never b the company it was in the past again, and that it only has a few more years before it goes under completely. Sycamore is just sucking out any cash they can and that eventually it's headed to bankruptcy.
By the way 54 is not old in the working world!
@1gpm nope, I'm 54 years old and was completely blindsided by a horrible company right before the holidays last year along with a few dozen coworkers. Due to the time of the year it was a bit of a rough go, but I did the same things I always did... brushed up the resume, uploaded to the three jobs sites I use, turned on 'open for work' on linkedin premium, and got after it, practically nailing every interview. Had an offer and a start date after a few weeks, but it wasn't 100% remote, and I told them I would still be looking if they couldn't do a minimum 3 days remote but they had a director that wouldn't budge. Three weeks later I landed two more offers, practically simultaneously. Both were for about two thousand less, but the one I accepted is 100% remote other than special projects or emergencies that require me to be on-site. (Basically if I have to actually rack something or console in. This is extremely rare)
Keep your skills current and you'll have ZERO issues. It's not the age that gets you. It's thinking you can kick back and be happy with outdated skills.
Well good for you. You must be young; not so easy for the older folks.
"better and has better benefits, there's no reason to leave otherwise."
Really? If that's what you believe, then just stay where you are.
But yes, it's an incredible time to be on the hunt, if you have marketable skills. For me it wasn't about better pay and benefits, it was about working from home, 100% of the time. Figuring my mileage and time spent in commute, plus the additional expenses of eating out on the daily... even after considering the small pay cut($2000/annual) I took to do it... I'm very easily saving between $4000 and $5500 annually. AND 2-3hrs of daily commute time. (This, for me, comes to roughly 525 daylight hours a year. Over 21 full 24-hr days! What's that worth to you?)