Lost my job of 24 years, had to sell our primary home and all of our other investment properties, then my wife filed for divorce on me. I am 55 years old, still have three children at home living with their mother, there ages are 17, 15 and 11.

What to do if you just lost your job after 50?

Lack of motivation, inescapable sadness and feelings of hopelessness may be signs that you’re going there. Please don’t ignore them or hide them from loved ones. You’ll need all the support you can get. The SquarePeg Community was created for this express purpose.

What did I Lose when I lost my job?

Ive lost all my friends. My kids opted to stay with their mom. I’ve lost my job of 27 years and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I had a quadruple bypass 6 years ago. I am stuck living with my 78 year old mother who wants to be served and waited on. I have no successes finding employment.

How old do you have to be to lose your job?

I am 48, 2 college degrees, lost my job, lost my house, lost my wife, children are twin boys (one with autism) both are 6 years old, I can not find work and I feel age discrimination is alive and well in the work place.

Is it possible to lose a job at 57?

I am employed and will be losing a job in 4 months; I am an 57 years old and I believe I will experience age discrimination while looking for a new job. My wife does not work outside the home; we have a daughter that is in college.

How old was my wife when she left me?

55. In the last 3 years my wife of 22 years left me, I later met someone and got engaged and she just dumped me. Ive lost all my friends. My kids opted to stay with their mom. I’ve lost my job of 27 years and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Who are the people who lost their jobs on the same day?

Next Avenue asked Sipprelle and Newman what they’ve learned from the interviews. Pam Buckley, 59, and her husband Bob, 55, lost their jobs on the same day: Jan. 12, 2009. She was a restaurant manager, and he was an air filtration equipment salesman. When we interviewed Pam at her home in Berkley, Mich., in August 2010, she was desperately worried.