What did those who used to work in the company, even as executives, do after they lost their jobs after 45?

As a senior HR, let me give a small example first, which can be regarded as a glimpse of a leopard in a tube.

Last year, our company recruited security guards (actually doormen) with a monthly salary of less than 3,000 yuan, which attracted many middle-aged men to apply. Among them, I was deeply impressed by three middle-aged men in the workplace.

One is a 50-year-old unemployed worker. He used to be a technician in the workshop, but unfortunately his work skills were replaced by machines. He had no other skills and could only apply for a janitor.

One is a 52-year-old private enterprise executive. His annual salary was as high as 600,000 yuan, but he was ruthlessly laid off because of enterprise transformation. According to the truth, he is not short of money, and there is no need to "condescend" to be a security guard. The reason is that after he lost his job, he started his own business and almost lost all his money. This person is flexible, so he came to apply for security.

One is a 6 1 year-old state-owned white-collar worker. He has retired. Why did he come out as a security guard? After he retired, his wife was in poor health and needed long-term medication. His pension is less than 4000 yuan. He wants to apply for a security job close to home, earn more money, improve his life and take care of his wife.

Therefore, after people over 45 lose their jobs, instead of traveling around the world and worrying about their grandchildren, they continue to shoulder family responsibilities and even bend over to do security, driver, sanitation, greening and so on. Every family has its own problems, and everyone has their own difficulties.

Well, according to my observation for many years, there are five main destinations for the unemployed over 45:

1. Executives over 45 years old (professional managers).

Some executives over 45 are actually professional managers. They are usually experienced, capable and well connected. Job-hopping is the most common thing in his career. They are "unemployed" in a company, and generally they will jump ship or be poached and continue to be executives (professional managers) in other companies. Especially for the executives (professional managers) of large companies, it is quite common to continue to be executives in small companies.

Second, ordinary executives over the age of 45.

Most executives over 45 are not professional managers. After this group loses their jobs, it is difficult to find a matching executive position. Under normal circumstances, they will not "condescend" to work in a small company. The common destination is to start various forms of entrepreneurship. Some rely on excellent technology to set up technical service companies; Some rely on rich sales experience to set up trading companies; Some rely on deep experience to open restaurants, teahouses, do business, and so on. There are good and bad endings, some successes, and it is not uncommon to lose everything.

Three, ordinary technicians over the age of 45.

A large proportion of people over 45 are technicians. After they lose their jobs, if their skills are still in market demand, they will not worry about unemployment, and some people will be poached by small companies; Some people can't find suitable jobs in big cities, and often go to small businesses in small places to find jobs. As long as the technology is not outdated, you can have a good meal anywhere by craft. If the technology in hand is outdated, this group will still suffer, and there is a high probability that they will switch to other low-paying jobs. Good companies generally don't hire ordinary technicians over the age of 35, and the high probability can only flow to small enterprises.

Fourth, ordinary managers over 45 years old.

Ordinary managers over the age of 45 are often more difficult to find a job than ordinary technicians. Therefore, in the traditional concept of China people, "learning mathematics and physics well and traveling all over the world are not afraid" means that you have an excellent technology, which is better, more effective and more practical than having a management experience. Ordinary managers (ordinary white-collar workers) are the most indispensable for regular companies, and generally do not recruit ordinary managers over the age of 35. These people tend to switch to simple technical and skill jobs. People who can't find jobs usually do small businesses.

Fifth, "rich people" over 45 years old.

Some people over 45 have achieved "financial freedom". This group includes executives, senior white-collar workers and ordinary people. They have a common feature: they have realized their own "financial freedom" through the accumulation of work income and investment and financial management (this standard varies from person to person), so they will not go to work again because it is unnecessary and uneconomical; Generally, they won't start a business because they know more about the risks of starting a business. These people have houses, cars, deposits, financial management and investments. "Passive income" (including rent, interest on financial management, return on investment, etc. ) can cover their daily needs. According to international standards, even if they have achieved "financial freedom". They may choose to take the initiative to "lose their jobs", enjoy life, keep learning, improve their quality of life and enrich their lives.