Jodi Lynn Karpes, a 52-year-old public relations professional, has been unable to secure full-time employment despite 25 years of experience. After immigrating to the U.S. from South Africa five years ago, she paused her own PR business, GreenQueen PR, to seek full-time work in Florida. Her first job in the U.S. paid poorly, forcing her to rely on savings. The next role, a director-level position at a New York-based agency, ended after she resigned due to a poor fit and severe stress. Since then, Karpes has pursued a three-pronged strategy: reopening her business, seeking freelance work, and applying for full-time roles. While she has found clients and freelance opportunities, she has not received any interviews for full-time positions. The experience has left her feeling unseen and humiliated, highlighting the challenges of job hunting in her 50s.
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52-Year-Old PR Professional Struggles to Find Full-Time Work
By The Unbiased Times AI
July 16, 2026 • 2:07 PM
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The reporting from Yahoo and Business Insider presents a consistent narrative about the difficulties faced by older job seekers, particularly in competitive fields like public relations. Both sources highlight Karpes' struggles with securing full-time employment, the emotional toll of job hunting, and the broader challenges of age bias in the workforce. The coverage emphasizes her personal experience and the systemic barriers older professionals may encounter.
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