55 Years Old

55 Years is a narrative essay that recounts the experience of unemployment and the job search from the perspective of someone who no longerfits the standard parameters of contemporary selection. Through ironic, dry, and profoundly human writing, the book follows the journey of an experienced professional who, after years ofwork, finds himself progressively excluded by an automated system of algorithms, keywords, and impersonal processes. The text does not limit itself to denunciation, but builds a broader reflection on the relationship between work, identity, and personal value. Chapterafter chapter, the reader journeys from initial enthusiasm, digital invisibility, and encounters with recruiters bound by rigid logic, to thefinal realization: the problem is not individual, but systemic. 55 Years offers no easy solutions or promises of redemption. Instead, it offers a space for recognition and clarity for a generationof workers who suddenly find themselves out of focus. The book is aimed at readers between 35 and 60, professionals, creatives, and technicians, but it also speaks to anyone who has experienced the feeling of exclusion produced by contemporary evaluation mechanisms. Its tone and structure make it suitable for public presentations, readings, andaudio adaptations.