'It's such a slap in the face': Job seekers in their 50s share the unique challenges they face

Workers in their 50s share job searching and career pivot experiences. Chloe Ellingson/Taylor Glascock/Martina Tuaty for BI We surveyed and spoke with professionals in their 50s about job searching and career pivoting. Over 100 people left comments and responses about their biggest challenges. Ageism, AI, and ghosting have taken an emotional toll on many 50+ job seekers. For our Still in the Game series, Business Insider has been interviewing and surveying people in their 50s who are navigating career changes. As we've shared their struggles and triumphs through unemployment and career pivots, we've heard from more than 100 readers via emails and comments, many expressing the same sentiment: "Thank you for showing me that I'm not alone."