65 yo dad wants to come out of early retirement...

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mwbO73

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mwbO73
Jan 1, 2021 92 Comments

Hey Blind,

My father who is 65 and retired 8 years ago is looking to get back to work (mostly because he really enjoys working and is kind of bored in retirement), but he thinks he doesn't stand a chance getting hired for roles.

He's got a B.S. in Civil Engineering, an MBA, a graduate diploma in Marketing and Financial services, and a bunch of other financial courses and credentials (including now expired series 7, 10, 4, 63, 66 licenses). Aside from education, he worked in Finance for 28 years, notably in banks such as UBS, Standard Chartered, Wells Fargo, and Chase Manhattan (pre JP Morgan), with roles ranging from Chief Credit Officer, LATAM to Head of Structured Finance, Americas and other senior roles in asset management.

Is my father right that no company is willing to hire a 65 yo? Or should he stop making excuses and start applying? If so, any referrals? He is very coachable, and is willing to hire his expertise and experience to tech, finance, and other related markets.

Thanks!

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  • Google
    loudLove

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    loudLove
    This says a lot about the ridiculousness of the FIRE movement.
    A career is not a jail sentence, it’s part of your connection to your community and society.
    When I read about 30 something year olds dreaming of retiring in their 40s I cringe at the idiocy of it.
    Jan 5, 2021 17
    • Sounds like you have no friends outside of work
      Jan 7, 2021
    • SAP
      isnchevy

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      isnchevy
      Most people want FIRE for the freedom to pursue whatever they want with less fear. I want to fire by in 40s so i can focus more on my art, writing, and building my own business. If i can ensure an income flow during that risky time, it’s alot less scary.
      Feb 25, 2021
  • Sounds like your dad should be mentoring and find a way to make money from that
    Jan 1, 2021 1
  • Siemens
    trem987

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    trem987
    Mentoring or look for consulting job based on his great experience. Maybe talk to some headhunters as they know of senior level jobs
    Jan 1, 2021 0
  • Visa / Product
    ExFinaBro

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    PRE
    Morgan Stanley, Willis Towers Watson, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    ExFinaBro
    Your pops should go create his own consulting services
    Jan 5, 2021 5
  • Bonduelle / Eng
    Jarviz

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    Jarviz
    There are a lot of botique consulting firms which would gladly put him on the poster and get more clients. It's gonna be a lot of travel and might not be on his terms. But if he's willing to do the search, do away with some requirements. He'll land something in no time. I worked with some with a similar situation(not necessarily with this background thou).
    Jan 2, 2021 0