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Jodi Karpes
Coverage of Jodi Karpes in the Nexus archive.
- I'm 52 and can't find a full-time job. I wasn't prepared for the shame of no longer being seen as a viable candidate.
Jodi Karpes, a 52-year-old public relations professional in Florida, struggles to find full-time work despite re-entering the job market after immigrating from South Africa. She faces emotional challenges and age bias, having left a successful 17-year business and experiencing difficulties in securing stable employment, leading to self-doubt and financial strain.