It would also be worthwhile to look at "what am I willing to give up for this job". I only say that because at age 51 I thought I finally had the job, the company where to work until I retire. I worked for this company like a dog. I gave it all to them. I worked on this conversion and put in many hours (more than 40, 50, 60 hours per week) and was told that I would be re-trained. I worked when my doctor told me I would get well from bronchitis if I gave myself a "break" and call in sick. I didn't. My health suffered because I wanted to "prove" myself. I made it through the conversion (2 1/2 yrs). I worked to make sure the data converted met the company requirements. The company sent me to 1 class to "re-educate" myself in the "new technology". I was successful in doing the projects assigned me, but was laid off one year after the conversion was completed. I out-performed my male counterparts, yet, I was laid off. I guess I am still angry at the company. My age, my sex, and my religion played a part in why my positiion. No proof because this is a "right to work state" and it is difficult to prove any kind of discrimination. Eight months later, I finally landed a job at 1/3 the salary, but when I look back, I did all I could to be successful at my job, at all jobs I had. At my age, now, I think, "what am I willing to give up for THIS job". I guess I am bitter, but now I make sure I work my hours, and only my hours (no overtime) and I do the best job I can. I am not a slouch. But, I also realize that I make my future, I make my happiness....Sorry if this is melodromatic, but I guess I still feel used...