How to avoid being fired in the US if you are for 50

Modern Americans are likely to live longer than the generations of their parents. And now those who are nearing retirement understand that medical and other expenses for pensions will only grow. Therefore, many consider it reasonable to continue working as long as possible in order to provide themselves with a stable income and increase the amount of social insurance benefits in the future. But it's not that simple.

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The problem is that workers older than 50 years are often under pressure and have a fairly high risk of losing their jobs, writes Time. Managers often refuse to perceive older employees as relevant to their positions and capable of thinking as the times require. There's also cold economic logic: if you retired, your boss could hire a college graduate to do your job for significantly less money.

Fortunately, there are effective tools that can help people older than 50 years to go on a well-deserved rest when they themselves feel ready for this, and not after a forced dismissal. Time journalists invited career and development coaches and asked them to recommend books that will help you save work and keep up with the times.

#Girlboss, author Sofia Amoruso

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Sofia Amoruso is known for opening a successful vintage clothing store called Nasty Gal after working a series of low-paying jobs. At that time, Amoruso was only 22 years old. Could this book be relevant for workers over 50? Experts are sure of this. Today, the younger generation often takes leadership positions - you need to understand these people and be able to communicate with them across differences, especially if you are a manager responsible for working in a team.

“While this book's recommendation may seem strange to older professionals, Amoruso's position as one of the powerhouses of millennials is undeniable—and that's why it's effective,” says career coach Elana Constantine. — Understanding those who work with you and for you is key for successful managers, especially for people of another generation. Engaging your team, prioritizing their growth potential and encouraging open communication is vital to maintaining strong capabilities.”

Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Workby Sophie Wade

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Katherine Sollmann, author of books for women in business, recommends Wade's book as "one of the great bibles on the future of work." The book contains a lot of information about how the workplace of a modern employee is already changing and how older workers can adapt to these changes.

“The traditional, more-than-full-time, desk-bound job is about to become a dinosaur,” says Sollmann. “The best way to stay relevant in today’s job market is to truly understand the forces driving the market forward and how you can best fit into it.” Reading Sophie's book will help you make sense of it all.

Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono and the Gates Foundationby John Dorr

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John Dorr, the famous venture capitalist, is known for being one of the first investors and inspirers of Google. He now gives valuable advice to workers in the later stages of their careers in the Measure What Matters project.

“This book is essential for anyone who wants to understand how to remain a relevant and engaged employee,” says career coach Elana Constantine. The key for workers of any age, especially in the ten years before retirement, is the ability to prove their worth and relevance to an employer, she says. Doerr's book offers strategies for doing just that. “To continually add value, employees must evolve with the company and the industry.”

Work Rules !: Insights from Inside - <br> Google That Will Transform How You Live and Leadby Laszlo Bock

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Career Coach Ngoc Nguyen says that a book written by perennial HR professional Laszlo Sideways contains ideas that go beyond regular hiring and corporate organizational practice.

“Drawing on behavioral economics, human psychology, and Google's own research, the book can provide any manager with insight into work philosophies and a blueprint for how to bring out the best in people,” Nguyen says. — If you manage someone, this book contains a lot of practical tips that will help you make your work more effective. And this will increase your importance to the employer.”

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