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September 15, 2026

Unemployed & Starting Over

Hello. My name is Felicia. I just had my 52nd birthday and also was laid off a few months prior. I would like to start my own small business. Unemployment will end soon and I need a few ideas on side work until I start having a few customers. I have used the AARP Career page and no jobs yet. If you know of anyone who has an online business and needs a website audit or help with systems then send me a comment. I have many technical skills. It is just a hard market right now. Thanks.

    10 replies

    SummerOnTheWay1
    SummerOnTheWay1
    October 8, 2026

    [Wednesday 10/7/26 9:29pm ET]

    You are welcome Felicia ​@cc29176777 !!! That is AWESOME & I know you will "continue" to CREATE ways to "generate" an income.

    Take care,

    Nicole (Career & Employment Forum)

    ➡️[***FELICIA POSTED - I did create a website. I'll be used the business card tips. So true about some people who don't mean well. Thank you again 

    SummerOnTheWay1
    SummerOnTheWay1
    October 6, 2026

    [Tuesday 10/6/26 11:08am ET]

    You are so welcome Felicia ​@cc29176777 !!! That is the way to do it my friend. Nothing like doing a GOOD job that people "notice". I had business cards made. Makes it "easier" for people to pass along. I NEVER include my address or phone number. Too MANY "perverts" out there. 😱

    Setting up a FREE WEBSITE helps to "protect" me & also allows me to SCREEN what I want to do.

    Thank you SO MUCH for the "update" my friend.

    Take care,

    Nicole (Career & Employment Forum)

    ➡️[*** FELICIA POSTED - Hi, Nicole. Thanks for following up. I am still looking for employment but temporary. I did work last Saturday as a Server for a Wedding. It was fun. I have been applying to for seasonal positions. I am still check with people about who might need my services. 

      cc29176777Author
      Contributor ⭐⭐
      October 8, 2026

      I did create a website. I'll be used the business card tips. So true about some people who don't mean well. Thank you again 

        SummerOnTheWay1
        SummerOnTheWay1
        October 5, 2026

        [Monday 10/5/26 4am ET]

        Hi Felicia ​@cc29176777 , I was wondering how are things with you? Any UPDATES to share with us?

        WE would luv to hear from you AGAIN!!! 👋

        Take Care,

        Nicole (Career & Employment Forum)

          cc29176777Author
          Contributor ⭐⭐
          October 6, 2026

          Hi, Nicole. Thanks for following up. I am still looking for employment but temporary. I did work last Saturday as a Server for a Wedding. It was fun. I have been applying to for seasonal positions. I am still check with people about who might need my services. 

            SummerOnTheWay1
            SummerOnTheWay1
            September 16, 2026

            [Wednesday 9/16/26 1:03pm ET]

            You are so welcome Felicia ​@cc29176777 !!! Take care, Nicole!

            ➡️[*** FELICIA POSTED - Thank you Nicole. i wi l use a lot of this information. I am registerd with a temp service now. I will get out there and ask people. I appreciate the wisdom. 

              SummerOnTheWay1
              SummerOnTheWay1
              September 16, 2026

              [Wednesday 9/16/26 11:03am ET]

              ​@cc29176777 , the "trick" is to FILL A NEED & different states and cities/towns will have DIFFERENT NEEDS. As a example for my location here in Virginia, MEDICAL everything owns the Job Market. Another example would be New York for anyone wanting to get into music. California seems to still be the place to be for Technology. Try to LEARN whatever is "needed" in your area or online. Maybe find a MENTOR who is doing what you want to do. It may just be me being OLD at age 68, but go KNOCK on some doors. Speak with their HUMAN RESOURCE FOLKS. Alot of jobs are NEVER "advertised". The only way to find these is to ASK. Lastly, RESEARCH what "problems" a company maybe experiencing & offer YOU as the SOLUTION. BE CAREFUL with anything AI can do = it will be REPLACING YOU soon. Depending on your location, the Chamber of Commerce has ALOT of "free" resources to help you with your biz idea. Sign up with "several" Temporary Staffing Agencies. Over the years I got "hired" by their clients = they liked my work & I wanted the job. And you can "walk away" from any assignments or job offers with NO "strings attached". Take care, Nicole!

              ➡️[*** CC POSTED - I run manual website and checkout QA audits that help online business owners find broken buttons, confusing page flow, mobile issues, checkout friction, and hidden customer-path problems before they lose sales or leads. This is my idea for my business. 

                cc29176777Author
                Contributor ⭐⭐
                September 16, 2026

                Thank you Nicole. i wi l use a lot of this information. I am registerd with a temp service now. I will get out there and ask people. I appreciate the wisdom. 

                  SummerOnTheWay1
                  SummerOnTheWay1
                  September 15, 2026

                  [Tuesday 9/15/26 7:44pm ET]

                  NO pressure to respond, what type of biz are you starting?

                    cc29176777Author
                    Contributor ⭐⭐
                    September 16, 2026

                    I run manual website and checkout QA audits that help online business owners find broken buttons, confusing page flow, mobile issues, checkout friction, and hidden customer-path problems before they lose sales or leads. This is my idea for my business. 

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