Are employers biased against hiring people 50+ or self-employed?

<p>performers mom, if I was in your shoes, I would be out looking for a job, any entry level job, especially one in an organization that I might be able to work my way up in. Temporary work would be fine, since I know that some times temporary workers who do a great job can move into more permanent jobs, and that “temporary” is a way for employers to try you out in the position. Barring any major health issues or outside responsibilities such also full time care taking, I would be actively looking for work, or working, to help cushion the financial blow if husband looses job, and also to make myself more hireable for the next job in my future. I would also be hunting for cheaper real estate - rented if a move is in my future, purchased if not, and I would be meeting with a financial planner and husband so that he could hear an outside view on why selling house in this situation is a good thing. You can’t change what will happen to husband at work, but you can help what happens outside of work. I strongly urge you to take steps so that a job loss won’t be as financially devastating to you both!</p>