Re:Ask HN: Is it (un)ethical to advise older people to switc...
by nxsynonym on Thursday July 13, 2017 @03:23PM
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I think the alternative, not recommending resources or help based on their age, is worse.
Age discrimination is real across all industries. It may be more pronounced in some, but that's a risk they are taking regardless of what they field they are trying to switch into.
As long as you didn't build up their expectations by telling them they'll have no problem finding a job if they do xyz, it should be fine ethically speaking.
Age discrimination is real across all industries. It may be more pronounced in some, but that's a risk they are taking regardless of what they field they are trying to switch into.
As long as you didn't build up their expectations by telling them they'll have no problem finding a job if they do xyz, it should be fine ethically speaking.