Sean Tetpon has applied for over 1,000 jobs over the past year, though he's staying optimistic.Sean TetponSean Tetpon, 55, has applied for over 1,000 jobs in the past year without success.Tetpon, a former communications manager, was laid off in 2019 and again in 2023.He suspects ageism and intense competition in corporate communications are factors.Sean Tetpon, 55, held six-figure positions for years as a communications manager for major companies.