Superb CV, Fit As A Flea, But No Job For You, You’re 63!

Ageism Is Alive and Kicking In More Ways Than One

Actually the chap I’m thinking about is 60yrs, but it didn’t rhyme!

This however, is no joke.  The equation is this:

We are all living longer + we have to stay healthy by being active +

pensions are not enough + more and more need to keep working =

older people need jobs

The problem is someone forgot to tell the employers!

People as young as late 50s are not getting the work that they are highly qualified and experienced for.  Ageism is here.

The frustration for older workers is enormous.  They continually work for less money and take anything they are offered.  We are in danger of exploiting our older work force and they’re considered the lucky ones who can find a job.

Yes of course we have to employ young blood, but we also need maturity, stability, loyalty, expertise and experience.  And we especially need people who can build excellent relationships with our customers and clients.  This is the profile of the older employee.

Are bosses frightened of employing people older than them with more experience?  Do they really think they may be shown up if they hire someone who is more qualified and experienced for the job?  Do younger bosses think they won’t be able to control older employees?

If the answer is yes to one or more of these questions then the said boss is very short sighted indeed.  By employing a strong mature worker to the team, the boss will shine.  How incredibly stupid of some to only hire weak people just to make them look good.  It doesn’t work that way.  Bosses need to bury their insecurities and embrace age diversity with all its richness.  All age groups are valuable.  So come on employers, get with the times and hire people for their value and contribution.