Is Finding A Job Difficult Once You are 40 or above?

Not really , on the contrary you have more chances than other freshers as you have lot of work experience of the job! Don't get negative, work sincerely, honestly and enjoy what ever you are doing I am sure you will have good future without any worries! All the best!

For sure you can get a job because many company are looking for experienced individual and I believe in 40 you are well experienced.

if you look long enough you'll find something.some employers are just as hesitant to hire older people same as teenagers because they're afraid they're job hoppers.kinda depends on your resume tho.

@yoalldudes I don't believe age should matter. Think it really depends on the company and also the person interviewing you. Even younger ages have difficulties too. Companies can have this annoying thing where they want staff who have experience. But you can't get experience unless you work! It's unfair at times!

Yeah...Not like that.Everyone have chances to get job at any age.why you are afraid ? Instead save your earnings by investing in good things.After getting age we should also get some rest...Having that savings you can lead a peaceful life

I personally think it's not true as long as you apply for something you are qualified for.

Turning 40 is not the end of the world when it comes to finding a different job, especially if you have some skills that would help qualify for you something better or different. For some places it might which is a shame, but learn to find ways to help sell yourself and that usually brings some Great results. Best of Luck

If you are talking about in our country, yes it is hard to find a job and would hire a 40 year old applicant. But if you are confident about the working experience and the position you are applying for is of the top management then it is a different story of course. Most of the employers prefers the younger age because they can still accept lower wages and just needs to be trained to work for them. But if you would be applying for a higher positions, most employers are looking into age and experience of the employee.

I think so. The competition is always available and elders have so many responsibilities and it is hard for them to focus on work only. Besides, they don't have much energy like the youngs. And their salary is usually higher and because they have working experience. So if your skills are unique and you can still get a job easily, or the age will become to be a barrier.

It's not. There are people who are still able to find a job even if they're already more than 60's. You just need to search around. In my previous company, they have over 60's and they still hire him to work with them

Have you thought of starting a business on the side?

Your experience is a plus point with growing age. But one should have attitude to learn and update.

Most companies ask for experience, yes you can get another job with a higher rank and better pay. But before you quit the current one make sure you have a new one intact.

Madam, at that stage you can stay home and do some online homebase jobs. Just like my mom same at your age she is enjoying as an onlineseller. LOL

Yes, in the 40's, it is very difficult to find a job, we must have a plan to start a small business.

Ageism is the prejudice in society no one will discuss. Young people are sympathetic to everyone but those over 50 whom they seem to disdain and is reflected by the difficulty in older people getting a job. Employers have admitted they will not hire anyone over 50.

I think without fearing, you should try. Give interviews but resign from your present job only when you get a new one.

There are many places that hire people aged 40+. Call centers, retail stores, coffee shops, fast food restaurants...etc. Life BEGINS at 40, it doesn't end at 40.