40 is awesome! Age discrimination from both directions!
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25 years working, 15 in chemical manufacturing. One interviewer strongly implied I’m to old to be starting fresh. (asked a lawyer, it’s not actionable)
Another told me I don’t have enough experience!
Hiring managers; You have collectively lost your goddamn minds.
Netizens’ comments
- WTF 40 isn’t even old!
- I’m 39. I feel ya. I don’t even have as much experience as you. Yay 08′ recession!!!
Here’s what it is…..they want someone with 25 years of experience who’s 20 years old. That’s the problem. - As a woman, after 40 I earned less than I did at 27. I didn’t even have my degree then. After investing thousands of dollars and years of my time in getting the degree to support my family, I averaged less than minimum wage.
Oh, I was in demand though! I had all these fabulous contract jobs that gave me a “chance” tobecome permanent but in 15 years with that carrot on a stick, I came second at all interviews and didn’t get the job. Then my kid grew up and he made more money than I did. - All I am hearing is “You are too knowledgeable and experienced to exploit.” Gross
- I’m 44 and feel this strongly. Just got a new job and feel like those slightly older and more infantilise me, those younger think I’m an old fogey.
- As a 45 year old woman looking for a job this is depressing. Went to a group interview today for a job I’m completely capable of doing. I was the only person there of my description.
I was the only one who left without an orientation date. I have a degree and have managed businesses in the past. I was well dressed, well spoken and completely qualified. Made me feel worthless.