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    Why are the 50 and 60 year olds being discriminated in this country when it comes to jobs that need experience and confidant people?

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    +6  Views: 1158 Answers: 11 Posted: 13 years ago
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    Spaceghost

    experienced, sorry about to get sleepy.
    Commented 13 years ago
    Ms Sinclair

    Good question SG.
    Commented 13 years ago
    varon

    Excellent question Spacey.
    Commented 13 years ago
    Spaceghost

    Thank you Ms. Sinclair and varon, greatly appreciated.
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      Because hiring someone younger is cheaper plus they have no seniority so they'll put up with more B.S.
      13 years ago. Rating: 12
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        ed shank

        Excellent point. Who do they come to when the s**T hits the fan? The seasoned ones.
        commented 13 years ago
        Spaceghost

        That's right, they always do.
        commented 13 years ago
        they think we too old to take care of business. they want someone younger with more energy and less respect that bounce from job to job. they dont want people like us that know the ropes, and have made careers of our workplace with pride and self respect
        13 years ago. Rating: 7
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          Younger people are afraid of us older generation because they lack self confidence in themselves and they don't like the idea of us older generation around to show them up in other words we intimidate the youngens thats my opinion
          13 years ago. Rating: 7
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            ed shank

            Well said.
            commented 13 years ago
            It's the same in Australia.
            13 years ago. Rating: 5
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              older people have better work ethics,more pride in doing a good job,but unfortunately most employers are not concerned with that.......too bad for them...
              13 years ago. Rating: 5
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                Ms Sinclair hit the nail on the head, younger is cheaper. It stinks but it happens everywhere. My husbands boss is 20 years younger than him. Good Luck!
                13 years ago. Rating: 5
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                  Spaceghost

                  Thanks Black3, I know the feeling, my boss is the same age as my daughter, but he is a good boss. I'm just hoping I can better myself.
                  commented 13 years ago
                  Spaceghost

                  Hey Black3, we are the same age, that's alright, my friend.
                  commented 13 years ago
                  Black3

                  yea, it's tough getting old isn't it? Funny in my mind I forget then my body reminds me.
                  commented 13 years ago
                  Thanks my friends for ALL the wonderful answers, I gave all of you Thumbs Up. It's a new company coming to Northern North Carolina, and I'm qualified for a lot of the jobs available, just HOPING my age doesn't play a factor. Again thank you wonderful people for your answers.
                  13 years ago. Rating: 4
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                    varon

                    My best wishes to you and good luck Spacey
                    commented 13 years ago
                    Spaceghost

                    Thanks so much varon, I'm going to need it.
                    commented 13 years ago
                    50 and 60 year old people eventually made a descent buck, after years of service. The average time one stays at a job today is three years. Young people today are superficial, they want to put on a good front with nothing behind them. They think they are smarter, when in fact they are stupid as stupid is. This upcoming generation will be the death of our country. They lack morality, fortitude, and common sense.
                    13 years ago. Rating: 3
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                      Spaceghost

                      Amen ed, you're so right, the next generation is definitely in for a ROUGH ride. Thank you for your input.
                      commented 13 years ago
                      b/c they like to tout around their young, pretty girls with big boobs. They think it's good for business. And for years, they wouldn't put on a female newscaster that wore glasses either.
                      Hopefully Sarah Palin will change all that b/c she wears glasses beautifully.
                      13 years ago. Rating: 2
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                        One thing for sure...they are PISSED OFF!
                        13 years ago. Rating: 2
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                          thks.6dogs for us.....it is 3 am here,what is it where you are?
                          13 years ago. Rating: 0
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