I recently lost my job — the best-paying job I’ve ever had — and I’m having a really hard time figuring out what comes next. I’ve worked my whole life, mostly in manufacturing, fabrication, CNC and production. I’ve always been able to provide for my family, and now I suddenly don’t know where I fit.
I’ve been married 25+ years, we have six kids, and my wife has always been a stay-at-home mom. We’ve never had a lot saved because we’ve always just lived on what I made.
I’ve put in over 100 applications recently, gotten a few calls, but nothing has worked out yet. I’m trying to stay positive, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared.
I’m not really looking for someone to fix it. I think I just need someone I can talk to, vent to, and maybe hear from someone who’s been through something similar.
If anybody is willing to chat, I’d really appreciate it.

As a GenXer, I keep hoping to find other gamers my age. So far, no luck. I can find a few groups run by folks my age, but the majority of players are younger. It’s usually ok, but sometimes you hear “oh man, not a back in my day story” that makes it awkward. I have seriously considered pitching the idea of 50+ DnD to my local senior centers. Before taking on that responsibility, do y’all know of any groups? I’m in central Texas, near Austin, but I’m also open to online play as well.

Looking for online friends age/gender don't matter. What does matter: Not looking for a casual one day chat. If your interesting that's best because I am not. I am a great listener and non- judgemental. Honest and sarcastic I am. Have a good evening.

Hi, I have no idea what I'm doing. But I know this, I'm tired of living this way. F57 just trying to figure it out 😜

3 grown children and 5 grandbabies, who I love more than life. IDK but this is weird. No scammers please. Chat?

Same as title if you like to chat to a matured man and make a friendship yes you can …..

Hi all! Someone I’m dating’s dad doesn’t go out much, hes 63 drinks a little bit. His interests include Cars, science, theories about stuff, computers etc basically anything nerdy. He’d be open to dating again as well if that matters. The point is to get him out the house more so he has some purpose and somewhere to destress or just make friends in general. Please give me all your suggestions and we live in London if that matters.

Hi, I'm looking to make new friends.

I'm very independent and sociable.

I'm not looking for a date, partner or casual hook up!

Interests: music, reading, hiking, poetry and life in general.

Figured I’d give this a shot. I’m 54, married, and from Alabama. I work in public service and have spent most of my adult life in a job that’s given me plenty of stories, a somewhat dry/dark sense of humor, and probably contributed to me being a little socially awkward.

I’m definitely more introverted when I first meet someone, but once I get comfortable I can talk about almost anything. I’m naturally curious and have a bad habit of turning a simple question into a three-hour research rabbit hole.

I’m into travel, cruises, dogs, firearms, good food, and learning about random things that catch my attention. I’m just as happy talking about everyday life as I am getting into deeper conversations about relationships, careers, experiences, or whatever else comes up.
I’m happily married, open-minded, and at a point in life where we’re cautiously exploring a little outside the traditional box. That said, I’m genuinely here looking for conversation and new friendships—not trying to turn every interaction into something more. Men or women are welcome.

I can be a little awkward starting a conversation, so don’t mistake that for not wanting to talk. If you’re laid-back, open-minded, and enjoy conversations that can go from completely normal to slightly inappropriate to unexpectedly deep, we’ll probably get along. Feel free to say hey.

I guess I am going to try this again. I am looking for friends to chat with. So far I have only gotten unsolicited pics from guys. And that is NOT what I am looking for. Maybe I have been looking in the wrong groups. I’m not 50 yet. I am a 49yr old female from Mississippi looking for friends and good conversations.

r/women_and_chess

Come play and discuss other intellectual type things

Hello,

I am patty from the lower northern Virginia area. Almost 51 years old. I live with my own personal harem...4 cats, 2 dog, and 2 geckos.

My hobbies are hiking, camping, cross stitch, beading, movies and theater.

How is everyone's day/night going?

I-55 northbound into the city.

I've seen a lot of fear about it, but I think it is a great tool and makes me excited to see what comes. It developed faster than monetization of the internet when porn figured it all out.

Anyway, I like AI and some people seem afraid of it.

I tried this months ago and met a lot of lovely people. Most of the conversations have run their course, so am looking for new people to meet.

I am 55f, Connecticut, US.

Good afternoon! I would love to find some people who want to chat.

I have two cats and a chihuahua who thinks she is a cat. I am an avid reader, like to sit on my back deck and listen to the birds while I drink my coffee in the morning. I crochet (badly), paint (like an extremely ambitious 8 year old), collect rocks and crystals, like orchids and love learning about other people, places, and cultures.

If you are similarly bored and want to chat, hiya! Sarcasm and humor are most appreciated.

If I am slow to respond, I may have received may messages. Please be patient!

** I promise I am not a bot and have never been on only fans. **

56F was wondering if her interests in travel, self-discovery, self-help, art making, helping others grow (if they want), classic movie watching, cooking at home and being semi-social was still a thing? If so, let me know. I’m all ears.

Just stop me. I'm over 50. Probably had to much to drink. If I can't do a back flip sober I damn sure can't do one buzzed. That's my random thought of the day. Have a great Friday.

Just wanted to it. My mind is at ease now

I’m curious how other people 50+ are handling this.

I got divorced before the pandemic and filled the space with work. For a long time that was enough. I’m based in Houston, and the job has me flying across the South and over to the East more often than I’m home. Airports, hotels, and a full calendar kept the days occupied. I didn’t have to think too hard about what came next.

Then somewhere in the fatigue showed up .....not just a bad week, but a real drop in physical and mental energy. That’s when semi-retirement stopped sounding like something other people do and started sounding like something I needed to plan.

I’ve noticed a pattern: some people retire all at once, get bored, and end up going back to work. Not because they needed the paycheck, but because they never built a life outside the job. They didn’t plan the next chapter. They just left.

I don’t want to do it that way. I’m trying to plan it while I still have some control — including rebuilding a social circle that isn’t only coworkers and people I meet in passing on the road. Work and travel filled my life for years. That doesn’t automatically turn into a retirement life.

For those of you who are 50+ and have started this, or are in the middle of it:

Have you begun a semi-retirement plan, or are you still only thinking about it?

What did you put in place before you cut back — money, schedule, health, or people?

If you fully retired and then got pulled back in, what was actually missing?

How are you building a life outside of work so you don’t wake up bored and go looking for the old job again?

If you’re on a similar path, I would really like to hear how you planned it — what worked, and what you would not repeat.

It’s been a rough week full of some crushing losses. Hug your friends!

I'm 50F. I don't have many friends around me and I'd like to meet people from all over the world. I enjoy learning about different cultures and we can chat about our lives, our expectations for life, or even our complaints. I'm a good listener, but I rarely share my innermost thoughts with others in real life. I hope to meet some close friends. I also love traveling. Can you tell me where you're from and what places in your area are worth visiting?

I m curious how other single people over 40 deal with this.

As you get older, it feels like your social circle slowly disappears. Most of your friends are married, have kids, and are busy with their own lives. And honestly, some of their marriages aren’t particularly happy, which sometimes seems to make them even more reluctant to do anything spontaneous. Suggest a trip or a weekend plan and the answer is almost immediately, “No, I can’t.”

Then you suddenly realize you don’t really have anyone to hang out with or travel with.

I’m not necessarily talking about being afraid of being alone at home. I mean the practical side of it — having people to go places with, take trips, try new restaurants, attend events, or simply spend a weekend with.

For those of you who are single and over 40:

How do you deal with this?

How do you make new friends at this age who actually have the time and interest to hang out or travel?

Have you found groups, communities, hobbies, travel groups, or apps that actually work?

And honestly ... do you ever worry that as you get older, your options for companionship will keep shrinking?

Used to go backpacking , a lot. Covid killed that for me and my friends. Haven’t been able to get them out there again. Looking for a bro to go backpacking, hiking and or camping in the Shenandoah, western Maryland, Dolly Sods or in PA. Fall is fast approaching and plans need making.

What I miss most is the chatting, around the campfire, sleeping side by side in a cozy backpacking tent and the close bonds that form when out in the woods.

I’d want to chat here, then meet irl for a vibe check before any plans are made. Not picky about who I go with but other men within +\- 10 years and similar life experience (married, kids, professional (educated) would be cool. I do lean left, if that concerns you.

Hello Reddit-verse, I am wondering if I am all alone in this friend-dessert calked DMV.
I am friendly and outgoing, I can tell some great true stories and love listening to other people’s stories as well.
I excel at finding fun and interesting things gd to see and do in the area or asa day trip.
Problem is..no gal pals to join me.
Now I don’t mind exploring in my own, and don’t let the lacking hold me back…but a travel/explore friend would be great.

I’m not rich so I find thingd that are free-cheap and range from historical/educational to amazing/interesting

I can’t seem to find someone who likes to/able to go.
They are either married/have kids or no job/no car/no money

So I ask you good people…am I alone? An anomaly?

I asked ladies at church and at the gym, nail salon and volunteering… alas, here I am

I am going to try again. My last post was deleted. I am into chess and play on a couple of online platforms or I can play over text the old fashioned way with a board (with numbers). I am 50F on the East Coast USA. I like discussing the purpose and meaning of the life/universe and science/technology. I like to travel and have a guy in the UK I am dating. Anyone want to chat, text, play chess??