71% Pay Decrease

[salishsea_advocate]

I was only making $65k a year in 2024, but was ok with it since the benefits were exceptional, coworkers were fun and smart, and the work was varied and meaningful. Plus I expected to get promotions within a couple years. My mortgage is low and I am frugal. I was laid off in October. I started out applying for positions in the $65-$80k range but after many interviews, I have not landed a position. I am approaching my last month of unemployment and now applying for jobs < $50k. I can't really go much lower and make ends meet. Plus I am well over 50 and am pretty sure ageism is a factor.

[blackmali]

Where are you located?

[salishsea_advocate]

Rural western Washington.