"Restructuring." "Role elimination." "Going in a different direction." When you are over 50, these aren't just corporate buzzwords, they are threats to your identity and your survival.

If you’ve recently been fired, laid off, or forced into early retirement, your first instinct is likely Denial. You might think, "This is a mistake," or "My 25 years of experience will save me." In this video, we expose the "Immunity Myth", the dangerous belief that competence protects you from ageism in the workplace.

John Stech breaks down the first of the 5 Phases of Grief after job loss: Denial. He discusses why high-performers are often the hardest hit, the hidden "wave of shame" that keeps you isolated, and why waiting to update your resume is costing you money.

In this podcast, we cover:

0:00 The Shock: When the words don't compute

2:30 The "Immunity Myth": Why experience isn't safety

6:00 The Wave of Shame: Why we hide after job loss

10:00 The Cost of Waiting: How denial taxes your savings

13:00 Conclusion: Acknowledgment is the first step

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About This Series:

This is Part 1 of our "5 Phases of Grief After Job Loss" series, specifically designed for the Ageism Survival Guide community. We are dedicated to bringing age bias to light and helping older workers withstand its effects.

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