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How I was discriminated against

I have worked many years and was never let go my employer kept saying I did not fit in. I was let go 1 week before Christmas after being back to work afer open heart surgery 1 year before.

I cannot prove this but I was at his birthday party and I was one of 2 people that was straight. I am not gay and I don't care about the gay life style but don't force it on me. My boss has only hired gay department heads at VI senior living in which that is the new name it was classic residence by hyatt

What it's like being an older or younger job seeker

It is so tough at 54 to even get a interview. I don't know what to do? cXan anyone help. I am now on unemployment and that does not pay for anything but my gas and food and electric and phone

not my rent or car payment. The credit cards are going max and we have no family. It just me and my wife.

Lessons Learned

  • Can anyone give me some advice?

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