Helen Dennis

Last week, we addressed H.N.’s question about wanting to connect with a person or an agency to help her find employment in Orange County. At age 63, she was laid off from her job because of Covid-19. With two degrees in theology and years of volunteer work, she is looking for a part-time position. Tips for resume writing and networking were addressed in last week’s column. This week we will focus on resources in the broadest sense. Although there isn’t one best way to approac

Q. I am 63 and was laid off because of the virus. Is there an employment agency or other sources I can contact where someone can at least help me find a part-time job? I have a varied background with two degrees in theology and years of volunteer work. Thanks for your help. H.N. One would assume that with millions of jobs going unfilled, there would be many employment opportunities. That’s not always the case, particularly when it comes to older job seekers. They may not have

This column is part three with a focus on retirement. It is in response to K.M. wanting to create greater fulfillment in her retirement years. She is a single woman from the Midwest who recently retired from a management position, moved intentionally to a sunny southern California retirement community and then realized she had given little thought to this new life stage. In previous columns, we suggested thinking about retirement as a dynamic process, the importance of purpos