I was laid off at 59, but not ready to retire. I started my own handyman business to stay busy

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Bob Major is a 66-year-old in Glen Rock, New Jersey.
He was laid off from his decadelong career in financial services at 59.
Unable to find another job, but not ready to retire, he set up his own business as a handyman.
This as-told-to essay is based on a…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-07-11 18:07:01.
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