Well, as of a couple months ago Paul now has a LOT of time to look for a better job. Yes, he was again laid off. The company he worked for all but closed. They could not pay anyone and told everyone to go home - all but the owner and his assistant. On top of that, they still (two months later) have not paid Paul all that he is owed. The company still owes him about $1000. Paul seems to be getting more depressed about it all, which makes it hard for him to be motivated to look for work. I know he wants to work, but he applies and gets no responses at all. His resume looks impressive; perhaps appearing to be too old with all the experience he has? We are both just not sure.
If you are out there and hire people, consider older workers. Although I am sure they come with their own set of problems, they do have experience and wisdom, and they will most likely be with your company until retirement, if you keep them on. Thus, your efforts at training are not lost on a younger worker who will leave in a year or two. Paul has at least 13 years left in his employment life, and he just needs a good company to trust in his abilities.
I have vowed that by February 2015 I will close my home business. I will either give it to another who I will train or just close it altogether; though I will find someone for my clients to use. I cannot do this too much longer. It is killing me slowly.
Such is life...
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