Well, I'm 47 .. I've been a contractor for the past 8 years. I'm still (fairly) optimistic that I'll be able to find a permanent job, but the spring that fed my motivation is no longer flowing.
Maybe I need to spend some time finding myself and rediscovering what I want and need .. but I can't help feel pretty disheartened.
I have a Gmail address in the format of [email protected], which is obviously potentially applicable to tens of thousands of people.
The amount of misdirected mail I get is astounding. I literally just got a delivery updaye for hair removal cream, with the option to sign the unknowing recipient up to a paid for tracking subscription service.
The problem isn't just making sure the address is valid.
You need to ensure you're sending communications to the correct person.
I think a lot of people are worried about informing the landlord (especially after two years) as market rates will have risen, and getting stuff fixed might prompt a rise on their own apartment.