
Elaine Martin
Elaine Martin, 64, is a former high-powered personal assistant who faced the challenges of midlife redundancy when she was laid off in 2020. Having previously experienced job loss in the 1990s, she found the current job market to be particularly daunting, especially with financial pressures from a mortgage and rising costs. Despite her struggles, Martin demonstrated resilience by taking on temp roles and adapting her skills to various administrative positions. She eventually found fulfilling work in a school, where she stayed until her retirement four years ago, learning to prioritize happiness over salary.
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Elaine Martin, 64, was laid off from her role as a high-powered personal assistant in 2020.
‘I went from the boardroom to delivering KFC’: The pain of midlife redundancyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-23


