Here’s what happens when you make assumptions without facts

Ever make an incorrect assumption?

When the dot com crash hit, I thought I would bounce back quickly.

For 20 years, my skills were in high demand, so finding a job was easy.

I didn’t realize the dot com crash changed everything.

There were no jobs for 40-ish network managers making six figures.

It took me time to realize my tech career was over.

Savings were dwindling, and Ellen pressured me to start making money.

I assumed my career would come back, but I was wrong.

A few months ago I was doing market research to see what challenges people over 55 face when they’re laid off.

Many of my friends have had their careers cut short due to layoffs or being aged out of their careers.

In 2013, I was laid off as an Online Marketing Manager for a software company, so I assumed I knew their challenges.

My assumption was, that if you are 55+ and suddenly lose your income, your top priority was to make money to pay your bills.

You probably have a mortgage, children in college, and you don’t have enough savings to retire.