Try 58? 59?...what is old??? Every young person will be in this position as they age. There is a shortage but there are also good capable individuals with the qualifications needed even if they are not totally up to speed on computers. But guess what one can always learn!!!:) at any age.

It will be interesting to see how many others have had this problem? Thanks for your reply!

I find it rather interesting that there is a skills shortage in the Marine Industry? I am a third class engineer who was laid off. Now I am in Alberta as the prospects for employment in BC is nil to none! The jobs that are out there do not pay Guild wages and age discrimination is definitely alive a...