This is a serious issue in the workplace today. Had a close friend talk with me about how there were comments in his workplace about an older employee being obsolete rather than a valuable resource. The norms in our culture need to change regarding this.
Im a network engineer. I try not yo guve away my age in my CV but its hard when covering the depth of my experience. I was flown to an 8nterview and when i entered the room it was ibvious they didnt expect a senior. They were rude. I knew my chances were no goid so i rold the in no uncertain terms that you dont get someone with my experience right out of college, especially with a great work ethic..one think they asked me was hiw do you feel about taking direction from someone much younger than me. I told them if they had put that oerson in that position i would geve them all the necessary respect that comes with the oosition regardless of age, sex or race. Needless to say i was not iffered the position and tbh was glad wasn't
Right, Lets make a little more profit off your seniors labor is what I hear. Seniors should be able to work If they desire but continuing to make policy that puts retiring out of reach for way too many is disgusting.
