Waste of time.
I applied for a full-time job and the initial screening interview went extremely well. Was told that decision-makers were reviewing my paperwork. I guess since they found out that I was an older worker they decided to pass on me. They strung me along for several weeks before they backed off completely. They have no respect for older applicants and they are one of the largest privately held companies in the US, Sad, however, older workers are not valued as assets and jus considered to be liabilities. I haven't taken a sick day off in over 15 years. Can the younger workers say the same? We are all facing disrespect and adversity.
While what you say make good points, it doesn't help those of us who are older and need to work! Wee still have bills to play and I still have two small children to raise ! Companies are passing over those of us who are seasoned.
Trying to change or amend and update current laws for "Golden Agers" may be a waste of time for people NOW - but what about your children? What about generations after us? Nothing is a "Waste of Time" if it helps future generations! Negative mindsets get nothing done. And those whose concerns are self-centered, they're also not apt to bring about change for future generations: their children, and their children's children. What kind of legacy does a person leave who has a "waste of time to try to change something" mindset? I don't allow my own negative experiences stop me from looking forward with a positive "can do" attitude. I wouldn't be trying to amend EEOC laws for my progeny, either: I have no children. But OTHER PEOPLE DO! I don't want "TIME-WASTERS" around me, because their energy is negative, self-centered, and a waste of MY time! Bring me the positive people with cares for the future - even if they won't be around in that future. If enough good people get behind this, we might actually live to see changes put in place!
It's a sad but inevitable fact of life: companies and other entities have found a new way of determining your age. Since the Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit their asking you your age directly, this new method seems to be a loophole through which companies can find out your age without being at risk of breaking the law. That method is that they ask you "What year did you graduate high school?" Sneaky? Yes. Underhanded? VERY. Against the law? NO. Not yet, anyway. But I'm afraid by the time baby-boomer generations can bring this and similar methods of age determination before EEOC regulators, many individuals in this senior age group shall likely have missed their "prime time" ability to return to work. I am willing to follow through and make some inquiries to the EEOC, if I can get the support of other "Golden Agers" in the form of a petition. Here is my starting point - and soon I'll have it on other social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). ANYONE INTERESTED? Contact me at Jobcase. Thank you.
Older as well...have dozens of resumes out there..hundreds possibly. Qualified and experienced. Yet..I speculate that my age doesn't allow me past the litmus test.
I am older worker, company decided to go in different direction
Yes they do not have any respect for middle aged people
How old are you and what do you think they consider old. I mean as long as you could carry your own weight and is able and do the job.
First of all organizations cannot be biased against older worker's. However I would suggest going to your local EDD office to see what classes they offer because you can get paid for going to class. At least that's how it goes in California.
Hey just keep trying you'll find A good job I'm using money from my job to make a company from the ground trying to shoot it off
I'm a CAN DO person. I want 2 help u 2 be able 2 do what u need and feel your children are happy and safe.