42, laid off, unsure about next steps...

[GregLee]

My passion for library work is the reason why I want a part time library job right now, ...

I say, follow your dream. Keep up your grad work and keep up your pursuit of a sustaining job with a library. It sounds to me like you're on track to find a fulfilling vocation. However, it does seem a little premature to figure on retiring -- you haven't really got started to work yet. My wife did an undergraduate degree in Spanish, too, but of course the problem there is you get a lot of competition from the many people around who've learned both Spanish and English outside any academic setting. My wife just used that Spanish degree as a springboard to advanced degrees in linguistics. I don't actually know what "library media" is, but it sounds interesting.

 

[travelover]

Mod edit, deleting spammed message. Tip of the hat to travelover for spotting this first

 

[FIREd]

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[Coolius]

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[travelover]

Good job travelover!..........

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[jimnjana]

If I were you, I'd start looking for work where you could use your Spanish skills. I'd post an ad as a Spanish Tutor on craigslist, University/High School Bulletin board etc.

Too many opportunities out there.

 

[Chickadee]

Another option: You could volunteer in a library to get your foot in the door. Visibility is key. It's often said, it's not what you know, but who you know. It would also give you something in the field to put on your resume. A strategy similar to this has worked for me three times in my career.