A Gen Xer went from a six-figure salary to considering bankruptcy after 1,000 unsuccessful job applications — 'It's like playing the lottery'

Sean Tetpon

• Sean Tetpon, 55, has applied for over 1,000 jobs in the past year without success.
• Tetpon, a former communications manager, was laid off in 2019 and again in 2023.
• He suspects ageism and intense competition in corporate communications are factors.

Sean Tetpon, 55, held six-figure positions for years as a communications manager for major companies. But...