It is ageism when a company would hire a 25 year old with the same skill set but would’t hire the 45 year old in those circumstances (or insert anyone in a protected class). The point is, they arehappy to invest in young ppl but not so-called “older” ones. The only way around this is collective action that includes the young- other industries have unionized and sued again and again w class actions to protect themselves and their futures. It’s how discrimination became “illegal”
onion2k|5 years ago
The OP didn't say that they are. He only said they're not willing to invest in him. Based on the limited data in what was posted companies aren't hiring him for roles he isn't qualified for, and they are hiring younger people. That's his evidence for ageism. Maybe he's right. Maybe the younger people just don't need that investment.
The point here is that the OP has literally said he's being rejected for roles he can't do. That changes what advice he should be getting considerably. He's trying to fix the problem he wants (being discriminated against) instead of the problem he has (applying for roles he's not going to get).
I have no doubt ageism is a huge problem. I'm 43, and I've experienced it. One company was quite open that I was rejected because I wouldn't be a good fit culturally despite being the most experienced candidate. I don't think that's the case here though.
nonines|5 years ago
In any case my experience up to now is being rejected with no good reasons (at least IMO) relatively far in the game. If you are looking for reasons to reject someone it is easy to find them as you surely know.
From other sources I learned that my (older) age is working against me in this game. How much so I do not know. Thus my questions.
brooklyn_ashey|5 years ago
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