Need Encouragement Desperately
Hello All,
First of all, I am a 58 year old woman that was forced to resign on 7/1/26 from a state agency job that I had worked at for 3 years. Previously, I worked at another employer for 9 years in property management and have been gainfully employed since 1990. The reason I resigned was due to a return to office mandate by a toxic supervisor and the daily commute would have been about 4-5 hours Monday-Friday so I resigned. Originally, I was hired 100% remote 3 years ago but the boss told me I had to return to office within like 2 business days and I live about 100 miles from the office. Also, I had been dealing with micromanagement from this supervisor since I returned from leave in May and it all culminated with the return to office mandate. I have even considered filing a EEOC but I am just focused on finding a job at this point. Even the DOL sided with me in my claim and I was approved unemployment. The thing is now after about a month and 15 days I have submitted probably about 50-60 resumes and I am still searching.....I have experienced ageism comment on one of my interviews and it really made me regret even applying. Also, concerned that since I resigned without giving a 2 week notice the state agency may have me coded as ineligible for rehire. I have a degree, advanced certifications and at this point, I feel like the state agency may have put something in my personnel file. Has anyone else experienced a situation like this that can offer some insight? Any words of encouragement, tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.