This thread is at the request of Felix Schubert from a recent Darren;s Weekly Nugget thread that has gotten hijacked. Now we don't want to do that to our favorite nugget maker Darren. His nuggets are better than McDonalds chicken nuggets, and much more healthier. Health is a big concern of us older folks. So here is the new thread.
I'm 58 years old. Somehow I've been very lucky when trying to find new employment. The last 3 times I looked, I have had two offers to choose from. I must have a really good resume. I get calls from recruiters all the time.
However, I know that is not the usual case with older guys. Managment sees them as more costly, less productive due to health down time, and other things. This is the place to vent your frustrations. I've had my share of frustrations with being "let go" because my salary and vacation time were higher than the younger guys. Of course this is discrimination, but it can't be proven in court. One company even went as far as providing a list of people let go along with their ages to show that it wasn't age related. They let go much younger guys to bring the average to the middle. That was a parlor trick designed to skew the results. Shame on them.
I bring a wealth of knowledge wherever I go. This is what I present when I go on a job interview. I somehow convince the prospective employer that he gets what he pays for, and that I can do the job better than the younger guys because of my vast experience. It doesn't hurt to have a CLD, and FCC license, being a member of this forum, and other extra curricula activites that show my knowledge, integrity, and will to exceed. This is key to an older guy looking for employment. You have got to show your worth over the less expensive options. In these days where $$$$$s mean almost everything, it is not an easy task. I thank the Lord every day that I am able to convince employers of my worth. Good luck to all the older guys here who are struggling.
