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MDR 03.07.14 Unemployed over 50. Paula Isermann is looking for work. She is a kindergarten teacher - actually a sought-after profession. But Paula Isermann is 52 years old and is therefore considered a problem case on the job market. Gunter Liebel has 40 years of professional experience as a cook. When he was over 50, he only ever got temporary contracts. At 60, he became unemployed. The reaction to his applications: silence or rejections. Anyone who is over 50 and becomes unemployed feels rejected, useless, helpless. Because despite all the complaints about a shortage of skilled workers, older employees have little chance against younger competition. See also: Andreas Körber - You are the reason for an income / you-are-the-reason-for-an