"I started my career at IBM in digital marketing. My brother used to say to me, "You're always going to have a job." I've been through layoffs and worked at companies that shut down, but I never really had to look for a job in my role. My last position was as director of e-commerce at Badcock Home Furniture. I made $120,000 as my base salary."
"I wasn't worried about finding another job. But that was a year and a half ago. Since then, I've sent out over 1,000 résumés. The experience has been a shock. My wife and I sold our house and moved into an apartment. We've had to claim bankruptcy. I sold my car. We're partially living off of our sons' Social Security and my wife's job. Our daughter, who lives with us, helps pay rent."
Robert Poe began his career at IBM in digital marketing and later served as director of e-commerce at Badcock Home Furniture with a $120,000 base salary. The acquiring company later filed for bankruptcy, and Poe lasted about six months in a new position. Over the past year and a half he has sent more than 1,000 résumés without securing a comparable role. Financial strain forced him to sell his house and car and to claim bankruptcy; his household relies partly on his sons' Social Security, his wife's income, and help from their daughter. Poe has pursued real estate licensure, gig driving, authorship, and startup efforts while attempting to reinvent his career.
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