"I was surprised when the news came. In 2021, I started working as a technician for Intel, and I remember thinking: 'Why are you hiring some old fart like me?'"
"The layoff hurt because I worked really hard for the company and really liked the job. I took a monthlong road trip to Colorado, but I wasn't there just for a vacation."
"I knew the Oregon state government had plans to add more EV chargers across the state, so I thought it could be a lucrative area to get into."
A technician in his early 60s was laid off from Intel after years of employment. Initially surprised by the layoff, he took time off before job hunting. He utilized his severance pay and savings to travel, including a road trip to Colorado for a free class on electric vehicle charger maintenance. Recognizing the growing demand for EV chargers in Oregon, he aimed to pivot his career towards this emerging field. His journey reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by older job seekers in a changing job market.
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