Shannon Davidson, founder of SED Who? smiles in this undated handout photo. Davidson launched her consultancy firm after being let go of her job at age 54. She says her plan was to continue working and she will stick to it. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Lora Moore **Mandatory Credit**

‘I just wanted to work again’: Finding a new job in your 50s comes with extra hurdles

by The Canadian Press November 11, 2024

written by The Canadian Press November 11, 2024

By Ritika Dubey Shannon Davidson was let go from her executive role at a marketing firm last year after a merger led to cuts. She knew she wasn't done with her career yet, but finding her next workplace in her mid-50s was a daunting prospect. "When the reality of considering my age came in, I felt l...

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