I'm 55 with a college degree, working in retail to stay afloat. It's been hard to get past the shame and find purpose.

At first, I felt shame about working a retail job. Now, I'm grateful to be doing it and recognize the value of helping others in different ways. Tammy Rabideau At 55, I took a part-time job at a department store. I didn't expect to be working retail at my age. I have a degree and decades of…