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Re:Over half of older US workers are pushed out of longtime ... by chrisbennet on Saturday December 29, 2018 @07:06AM (#18783250)
This is what I did. Mid fifties and earning more than I ever did before. The wife with equal experience plus a masters in CS hasn’t been able to find work. Employers are enthusiastic about her skills but once they figure out her age, crickets.
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Re:Over half of older US workers are pushed out of longtime ... by achillesheels on Saturday December 29, 2018 @12:12PM (#18784544)
I don’t understand your wife’s treatment. Is it because of fear of salary requirements, underemployment, or health insurance premiums? I only see reason in my last guess.
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Re:Over half of older US workers are pushed out of longtime ... by chrisbennet on Saturday December 29, 2018 @03:02PM (#18785400)
I don’t know, I would be guessing. Ageism is a thing and because it is illegal, you can’t find out why.
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