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Hi, just saw this clip and finally found another ME in all aspects. Coming from an Asian region, where the mindset is brainwashed into believing that all that you mentioned is the norm, and that if we do stand up for ourselves in our career path with passion, we're labeled as insubordinate. So refreshing to finally listen to some honest truth for once! Thank you for your integrity and transparency. And yes GEN Z here :) New subscriber too!
@@ShinobiShaman, Will never change and especially since AI pretty much has taken over. Everything is based on algorithms, key word association etc. and now many companies are firing 6 out of 10 gen Zs , and many companies aren’t even hiring women because of all the HR law suits. They won’t even hire Gen X or millennials either. And also more people aren’t willing to work.
Glad to see that I'm not the only 50something experiencing ageism. Enjoyed your informative comments. I know there are great companies like AARP, Fidelity Investments, etc. that embrace older workers as part of their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. However, I think the reality is that you have to be prepared to take your education, experience, and professionalism and start your own business.
you cant teach an old dog a new trick, do you want to employ those people ? they wont listen to what you say and find way to stab you or other in the back. is that what you want in the company ?
@@johnutube5651 not everyone wants to be an employee, or wants to be an employee for a longer period. And not evryone wants to be an employer, or capable of being an employer. Makes sense?
@@globalfamily8172 That's because there are lots of woke people looking for that because they swear it's everywhere. This is the most racist time in history, some of them claim. It's the hip thing to do. Ageism isn't hip.
Yes, work ethic is quite different with the younger population. We notice it all the time. They can’t put phones down, sit around more chit chatting, think nothing of call ins or coming in tardy, less respectful and know it all attitude. I’ve seen many end up fired.
@@imbradleyrichardson What are the trades if you dont mind me asking? I been in tech (software) for 25 years and am enjoying the crap out of wood working and such.. but dont have a clue how to get in to something like this that a) is full time and b) provides enough income to afford rent/food/car/phone/etc. Right now in my area I need at least 4K a month take home after taxes to just barely get by. 5K if I want to save a little.. which wouldn't be much.
They also still believe what they learned in school, that "hard work pays", so they tend to have very little real world experience and no idea of the consequences of their actions, they're all about the "hustle", no moral compass, they might think they're selling a service to some elderly person, but in fact they're taking every penny that person has ever worked for, they also don't know their rights and are easily disposed of. They're just making money for the man and getting nowhere in return, minor promotions of job title and an occasional bonus that you could spend on a single cheap night out. By the time most of us reach 40, we've pretty much worked it out, we're done being taken for fools, done working for arrogant idiots, done with being paid peanuts and we've developed some sort of moral compass, a sense of right and wrong.
it's true ! I am 42 and I find some jobs but I quit after days because I can't stand arrogance and to be bossed around like in my young years ! even in my young years I go home and argue with my walls even get angry but I suppressed it, i never accepted but I needed money to buy things ! now I can't shut up : if someone disrespects me I report it immediately to his superior in hierarchy ! and if he tells me it's ok that they act like that i quit ! without arguing or fight ! but I just want to find a place with a minimum respect and good people ! and it's not that commun ! I reached a level when I rather stay broke than be bossed around and be disrespected ! and I can't fight that anymore like in my young years ! especially after my burnout (because I suppressed !!) so fuck it lol I rather too have a hard work with more hours than deal with bad people ! so i am searching night works better !
When an employer or recruiter says I'm overqualified, I point out that I'm also unqualified to be homeless. That hasn't landed me a job yet, but is satisfying to say :)
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Maybe there's something in the vibe you're giving off, a "There are situations in life that are beneath me" or an "I'm only doing this to avoid something worse" sort of thing that gives the impression that you're not going to be a team player? It seems to me that a better mental state to be in would be something like, "If for some reason I become homeless, I'd be the best, most homeless person I can be!" (The ability to thrive in tough situations is an incredible asset.) Good luck in your search!!
I was interviewed for a position as a unit manager in a rehab, long term facility. I was asked what I would like to expect from my nurses, aids under my guidance. When I told the Human Resources individual, punctuality and being on time every day, I was told the job offer no longer on the table. Why, because expecting someone to show up on time is, ……..RACISM ! I kid you not . WTF is wrong with this world ?
Punctuality is important, but to say you're expecting them to be on time every single day without exception is unrealistic. Life happens, and unforeseen circumstances can occasionally cause delays. It’s crucial to approach such situations with understanding, especially on someone's first day. Judging a person’s capabilities in the workplace based solely on a late arrival is unfair. Everyone deserves a fair chance to prove themselves. If tardiness becomes a recurring issue, that’s a different conversation.
At 51, I was let go from my company where I worked for 15 years, working my way up (7 promotions) from customer service rep to corporate vp. I spent 2 years looking for a new job. I offered to take entry-level positions, relocate at my expense or work on a project basis. I did everything I could, made the “short list” several times yet no offers. I went back to college and retrained in a new field. Finally, I left the workforce and started my own business at 60. Now 4 years later, I’d never go back to working for someone else.
Yes ... that's the key. Finding a career that always seems to be short of employees like the trades, medicine and flight careers (i.e., pilots). AND, of course, living in the right country helps. I'm in Canada, and, although there are many problems with Canada, this is one of the few things I like about Canada. My Dad got rehired at the ripe old age of 74 as a medical doctor (anesthesiologist) with no problem whatsoever. And he gave them 14 long years of loyalty before retiring at the age of 99. He's recently passed away at the age of 84, 5 years to the day my mother died. They had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary just before she died.
My son is a 22 year old truck driver who just got hired to drive hazmat tankers and he told me his trainer is in his early 60s I was surprised but he said the man is in good health
I'm 58 and discovered it was easier to go on Disability then it was to get someone to hire me for an IT position despite having 15 years of experience. Best one was the recruiter who suggested that I needed to go back to school and get another degree in computer science or business, despite having a degree in computer science a second degree in IT management and a half dozen certificates and certifications. I was of no value to them. I pointed out to him if I did another degree I would graduate when I was 65 just in time for retirement having spent $50,000 to get a degree that will not pay itself back. He just looked at me and said then I can't help you can I. So, thanks to having a cervical stenosis I went on disability got into social housing and lead a nice simple life enjoying my media, reading books, and being able to do what I want and go where I want.
@@ColdWarVeteran-r2j Well that is why a social support system exists. People with disabilities often cannot find suitable work or are unable to work at all due to their disability. They people who have lived and worked and paid their taxes should not be thrown out on the streets to die due to having a disability and those on welfare who are older often cannot find work. That is what a social support system is for. I look at the thousands and thousands of people on the streets in California and wonder if they had received help and assistance years ago would they still be there. The answer most likely is no.
@@somethinggood-sy1ed I'm in Canada where we have a social support system. While funded at subsistence levels does provide for those people who are unable to work due to disability, age or lack of suitable job opportunities. It also helps many people not be forced onto the streets like we see in the US in places like Caloifornia. Perhaps the US should adopt a more progressive model that goes beyond food stamps.
@@somethinggood-sy1ed Here in Canada we have the concept of rent geared to income (RGI)t housing run by the municipal and provincial, and private (Typical church based) agencies that allows those with disabilities to have an accommodation and supports to help them live a basic lifestyle. It also helps those who are on welfare that are unable to find employment not be on the street and costing taxpayers many times more than providing an RGI accommodation. Social housing also allows recent immigrants an affordable place to live until they can establish themselves and obtain employment that lets them transition to market-based housing.
@@ColdWarVeteran-r2j I work part time but only earn minimum wage and cannot get an apartment for an income of less than $1,000 a month a an average figure since I lose one dollar for every dollar I earn. Average Apartment prices in Toronto are $2500 for a basement bachelor apartment. that is where Rent Geared to income housing comes in and allows me to have a basic apartment and medical supports for my disability that does not allow me ot drive, carry heavy loads over 10 kg and allows me to work with a major mental health disorder such as schizophrenia.
I’m a 66-year-old woman. I’m a licensed practical nurse. I just completed a contract job at a nursing home 12 hour shifts 3 days a week. Ended up 14 hour days, painful. Not super fast. But super caring and accurate. My phone sends alerts from all kinds of recruiters for LPNs. It’s good to be wanted. Not so good to be older. But I’m doing it. Never gonna retire…I cannot. Own my own home. I do talk back and take no bull. No one bothers me as long as I’m doing my job in a professional and timely manner. It’s good to be me. Oh yeah, contract position paid $50.00 per hour. I’d like to get. Different job that is remote paying around $30.00 as a chronic case manager. Which I’ve done. But I cannot keep lifting and running. I am a slow goat. But I am a fabulous employee.
There is zero loyalty in business. I was laid off the year I was bonused and told I would always be part of the company team. I realized after speaking to headhunters, they were all given the same ageism instructions. One spent time trying to get me into teaching. Don't hang with a business thinking loyalty, track record and tenure matters. You're just a widget. If you outshine the President you're in trouble, if you don't shine enough. you're in trouble, if you are a ´good´, you're in trouble because good isn't great and great is still trouble. Nobody's safe. Give your loyalty to God and he will take care of you.
I’m a 67 year old physician. As such I have a special skill. Even with this special skill I see how my job is trying to put me out to pasture and replace me with younger docs.
Ruined my fantasy that maybe in some other field they weren't doing this. I kind of resented Bradley's accusation that we were all chomping at the bit to get rid of the older people. I had never once thought this way. But maybe I was the odd guy. Even being the old guy today I still greatly admire and respect the abilities of the people before me. I was like a sponge when I started. I wanted to know everything they had to share and my only regrets is that I didn't harass them more for their insights. So much knowledge has been lost because of a subpar education system that didn't meet it's expectations.
I'm also a physician. I was forced out of my hospital practice because the corporation that purchased the hospital wanted to replace me with their own employees who they pay a fraction of their billings. I work part time and I'm happy with that but the days of independent physicians is coming to an end even though there is a shortage of physicians overall.
You can run your own practice and make way for next gen.. it’s time for you to step aside. You are a bad investment on future cure training seminars etc because you won’t be around for long…
I've found being older is a plus if you own your own business. Customers see your being highly qualified, mature, experienced, with a long track record of accomplishments as being strong plusses for them.
I've found the same in finding love. If you move to a place outside of "The West" like Latin America or SE Asia, it's very common to see 60 yo men with 30 yo ladies. Older guys have already sown their wild oats and are looking for tradition and stability. As you say, they are seen here as more mature and more experienced. And less likely to cheat as well.
@@reaganenglish yup i remember it well. its like they turn a switch. im almost 55 and im struggling and worried about being able to pay my bills next year. savings wont last until my retirement.
Employers also perceive by looks too esp if you just look old and grey. Depending how good your genes are you could look older or younger than your age. I'm in my late 30s but most people think I'm 21 because of my youthful looks. I often sti get carded. I'm nearly 40 years old.
You misspelled "ridiculous". There is SOME *pyschological" logic to ageism in technology in that generations prior to Gen X the rate of change was mostly slower (excluding the adoption of the internal combustion engine). That said, prior generations launched this, they know how it was all built, and they know *why* it works the *way* it works. Gen X remembers the analog world quite well and can function with all of the technology or none of the technology, and everything in-between Speaking for Gen X (in the broadest possible strokes), we don't really slow down. Adversity (within reason) doesn't really phase us. We've always complained about perceived BS, but we also generally engage on things we actually care about. Add this to the list. And yeah, something will be done to a limited degree, and on an individual, disruptive basis. If we have a glaring weakness, it's that we rarely unite. Millennials seem to be better at uniting. They also seem less inclined to put up with unnecessary BS. Honestly, if we were to work together, we'd control the vote and the economy. Sadly, almost no chance of it ever happening
Younger gens do not have the level of loyalty to stay like we gen X'rs have. We were taught to start at the bottom and work hard to move up and stay until we retire. We also have better communication skills, make eye contact and shake hands, and don't mind taking on additional responsibilities.
Thats cool....but 90 percent of jobs in the last 15 years higher the bigger positions from outside the company...so no more success stories from the bottom up....
You have better communication skills because you've been on the job long enough to appreciate the value. Story time. We had a bunch of newbies, most didn't show promise because they wouldn't acknowledge that even with their paid schooling, they didn't have real life experience. It's a pain cleaning up after. My team worked with a newbie, he claimed a certain condition didn't need to be met when verifying names of new customers. "Yes, it is." "No, it isn't." Okay, easy enough. I returned in five minutes with a customer profile having such a name, "Oops." He took the lesson with good humor and adjusted his education. If you're lucky, there will be old school coworkers with the patience and humor to further your education.
As a hiring manager, I much rather hire older applicants because they usually are more responsible and show up to work. Younger workers are always calling out sick constantly and wants days off.
Yes.. So discriminatory..to pick the candidate with a proven ability to have a good works ethic. How dare they want someone who takes their job seriously? How dare they care about their actual business and how dare they care about actually making a profit? How dare they care about their customers being actually pleased? How dare they
Ignore the first two comments I see that, a lot in my work place young people also tend😂 to whine the most and have an attitude of being entitlement thinking after there first 4 months in the job they could be managers without knowing 30% of there job. Not all young people are like this.
@@victoria19853 your observation in a vacuum is no different than stating you want separate drinking fountain because a certain demographic once got you sick. You are discriminating and that’s illegal. No one cares about your silly assumptions.
I have known since age 55 just how real and rampant age discrimination is in the job search, equitable pay, promotions, and general treatment. I’m 63 now and wanted to work to full retirement age, 67. I’m healthy, sharp, I keep my skills and knowledge current, I collaborate well, and I stay positive. I’ve been applying to about 20 jobs per week for 6 months - all good matches to my skills and experiences. No interviews. I’d stay where I am, but my boss who was born after I got my college degree, strongly resents my experience. I have to tiptoe around his ego and help him feel good about himself all the time. This is going to force me into retirement.
Take any indication of your age off of your resume like the years you graduated…it’s not required on the resume. Remove some of your older experience beyond 10 to 15 years and see if you get some responses
Awesome! Gutsy! I’ve had a few recruiters be straight with me. Didn’t feel good. It also refreshed my POV about employment at my age. Now I rock out on the key attributes you noted - professional, consistent, capable, delivers again and again, shows up ready to perform, etc. I tend to be a generational bridge that works/teaches/elevates teams. The young masters of the universe call me ‘Uncle’ … and we bond on that level. To my fellow 50 and beyond workers, keep the faith. Onward.
I had it happen at 58! I work for a local electric contractor for 19 years. Hardly had raises and they changed my title at the end from administrative assistant. 2 months later, they informed me that my position was no longer needed! Realy!! March 2019. Sent 35 resumes out. Finally hired by a retailer. As of Nov i will be there 5 yrs. I do not know how the gvt thinks we can work to 67 and no less 70 to get higher social security. When employers pull the "ageism card"
@@eternalhellfortyrants8561 Apparently Government Wants people in their 60s to Start taking their OWN lives, because they DEMAND More Social Security - but DO NOT enforce the LAWS with companies for people to have JOBS. And then when these Demographic doesn't have MONEY to PAY for the Rent and Ends Up Homeless; they CRIMINALIZE THEM. It's like Government and SOCIETY wants to ERASE THEM OUT of Existence.
My father use to be president of a Teamster branch in Montréal, the secretaries at the time were all women. The youngest one was 26-27 years old and was starting a family. Nothing wrong with that, it's normal. But here in Québec (Canada) we have a one year paid leave when you get a baby. So each time a woman employee gets pregnant you have to train a person to replace her. Training someone is expensive and takes several months for the person to be at optimal efficiency. So, the secretary would leave and then come back after a year and the person replacing her would leave and find another job. But wait! The young secretary wanted another kid...and another, and another...4 kids in a 8 year span. After that experience, my dad ONLY hired 40 and up years old secretaries. So older secretaries have an edge after all!
I got into it pretty heavily with HR when they wouldn’t fill the positions I requested with the candidates I qualified. Finally HR said I would be better off with the much less experienced and much younger candidates because they would be here longer. My response was when I miss the deadlines and we start losing customers, I’ll send the Plant Manager to you so you can explain it. I got my two candidates and they were superstars. They also brought up the rest of the team. Managers have to stick their neck out to ensure you have the best. I’ve learned more from my direct reports than I ever thought possible and that has only helped me in my career.
I am 53. I retire from my state job at 60. I plan to reinvent myself and work part time until 65-67. My plan is to go back to community college before I retire to get qualified to become a MRI tech. I like the idea of working two 12 hours shifts for $28/$30 hour. I have zero fear that I wont be able to get a job because of my age. I am an HR manager so I have a pretty good idea of what they will be looking for during the job interview. 1. show up 2. be on time 3. have a good attitude 4. be flexible 5. work while you are at work 6. respect others even if you don't like them 7. stay out of office politics 8. be willing to learn. Lastly look people in the eye during the interview and dress like you want the job not like you are coming from the gym or club.
Thanks for spelling it all out…these points are pretty much what I have surmised in my 60 years of life. We share these work ethics with our college aged daughter. Her comment to us is…Mom I am glad that i have Boomer Parents…her peers are lacking in many of these areas and she sees it clear as day. I like your plan. Sounds wonderfully fulfilling. I would love to go back to college and get a degree but it so happens that I have a fabulous job that I would love to keep until I am ready to retire. I work with a bunch of millennials and it’s nice being on the top of the heap.
Reasons? In your 50s, you deserve, need, require, top pay for the position. You have seen all the tricks and excuses management uses and can call them out. Your longevity and experience could outshine your now often younger managers and you could become a threat. Also once youve achieved longevity at one place and are entitled to max "Benefits", its cheaper to get a new hire than to keep you. Those benefits are often just a carrot to chase and aren't actually meant to be given. Just like companies are "always hiring" if your a rocket engineer with 3 degrees and are willing to work for min. wage...
If YOU'RE a rocket engineer with 3 degrees. If YOU ARE a rocket engineer with 3 degrees. These are the correct spellings.The first is short for the other. "If your" is something else. If your degree isn't good enough. It's about ownership.
I always wished they wouldn't offer term based perks if they're going to hold it against me and lay me off, it seems like I've been in a form of Logan's Run where 10 years of the company and you're out. I may have replied on the wrong comment
I worked with HR in recruiting it’s actually Lookism. “prejudice or discrimination based on physical appearance and especially physical appearance believed to fall short of societal notions of beauty.” Think about how shallow people are when dating. That’s how they are when hiring. HR searches social media accounts of candidates to see how good the person looks, how athletic, weight, and clothing. “Also they are looking the the person’s age.”
I am an HR professional. I am guilty of Lookism. One of my biggest issues was someone coming into an interview not dressed for an interview. Had someone come to an interview wearing a hoodie and sweat pants. We hired her anyways. We got what we paid for. I won't go in to details but it didn't work out for her.
I walked into a surgeon’s office looking for a position within her practice. I introduced myself, handed them a CV. and the office manager replied, “Welcome, we’ve been waiting for you”! I was dressed in a suit and heels. Well groomed, and looked like I would relate to her affluent patients. She said other people would come by in pajama or yoga pants , ungroomed, and unprofessional. I have NEVER had a difficult time getting a job, once they see me in person. I am an older woman, and they’re very fortunate to have me, as I bring a lot to the table. I am not being cocky, but speaking the truth.
@hiannahgus574 I had a hard time getting a face-to-face interview, I still felt like I could kill in person, submitting a resume is competing with everyone else's BS
@@KP-hi1omdressing professional is what everyone has to do Im pretty sure the commenter is talking about someone whos overweight or if a company wants a certain race working there then they wont hire certain candidates
Just let go by a manager that was promoted after I started at the company, and was so intimidated by me because I am much more knowledgeable in outer field. I went out of my way to never show him up or challenge him in any way. I helped fully and supported him fully, but he wants people who know nothing about the business, that he can look heroic in front of.
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A whole bunch of wisdom here. The bottom line I find is older people know better, work smarter, make the youngsters look bad by making a job look easy...plus... they aren't afraid to ask "why do we do it this way?"
I'm retired now at 64 but endured 15 years of age discrimination. It sucks but we are each more important than how some folks treat us. This was a great presentation.
Yeah but you will only be there for like maybe 10 years then you will leave or many people got health issues and it can be a pain to accommodate people who cant do certain tasks
Thanks for being real and standing up for our age group. I have managed to stay employed for 30+ years but I have pretty much been told my “upside” isn’t what someone my half my age is yet I am expected to train and mentor them “to make the team better”
Yep feeling this. 48 yr old dev with 23 yrs experience and nobody will respond to my applications. I updated my resume to cut my experience in half to look more like I'm in my 30s and the difference is crazy.
Why would or should you hire a 50+ yr old employee? The same reason you purchase certified pre-owned vehicles or existing homes... they have value, PERIOID. Education = prepared. Experience = ready. You should hire me because I possess both.
If they don't want to hire older people who have wisdom, then there is nothing they can teach me about life's decisions but I can teach them a lot on what it takes to be successful. It takes much more than youth and energy. It takes wisdom!!
you are implying that others are not hard workers. I think you are missing the point and think because you don't have a problem today, the problem does not exist. If you don't agree you are wrong.
Spot on...the other problem is nepotism (and unskilled in the job), even worse if they work in the same dept. as their spouse so they can bully and gang up on you. Great video😊
An employer highly interested in me, until their HR learned my age, took my resume and turned it into their new ad for the position. They wanted someone with all my experience and qualifications but 25 years younger.
@13:39 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 that was it for me! Nurse for over 30 years! I don’t need the power or angst anymore! Love the population I serve now… they’re grateful!
Hello, I am a Dutchman, in my country it is the same. I am 67 at the moment and I will start a new business in 2025. But in the past I was the founder of a internationale transport company. Later on I advised Docters and lawyers firms about mortgage and rents for the future. I even have a postdoctorale in technical analysis and also a medical degree. Later on I started huge antique store and also a modern art gallery. I was tested of my intelligente and scored far above the most people, the highest for this Institute in 30 years. All this was under the age of 51. I had a accident and 11 months of rehab. Afterwards no one wanted me anymore, over 800 compagnies did say no. So I stopped and started my own Foundation to help others. Those HR people are afraid. My new business will help and nurse people at home. So far my story. Arie the Dutchman.
Worked as a recruiter for 7 years. 55 years old. My last job 90% of all managers and executives didn’t want to hire anyone over 50 due to them retiring. I had to chuckle as 83% do not last beyond 18 months. It makes no sense. Fast forward: left recruiting behind. I love my new job in office management
I was recently let go from my employer after seven years (20 in total, as I left and came back). Myself and many others in the sales organization let go were all over the age of 59, and part of a "cost reduction". All of us had worked in the same industry most of our careers, with a deep understanding of our clients, products, how to get things done, great people skills, etc. If it were really costs, I would have taken a lesser paycheck to keep things going another five years. Now I am hunting for something new, where I am competing against 20 and 30 something's who don't have families to feed and command half the amount of pay. Starting over at this point is a harsh reality, and now I am looking at the possibility of "forced" retirement. That's just the way it is.
That’s the issue: thinking “it’s just the way it is”. Ageism exists. I was let go at age 51, right at the start of Covid. My employer (small company, in Europe) said I’d become “incompatible with the direction the company was taking”. What he really wanted was someone with a university degree, hungry, cheap, gullible and malleable. Not someone who knew what she’s doing, got the job done and then some, saw trouble brewing miles away and already had at least 5 backup plans when the sh*t inevitably would hit the fan and would be plenty armed to keep the resulting spray from splattering all over the company… and whom his customers trusted. It took me almost a year to find another job. Pay is higher, I’m appreciated, benefits are better, I get more vacation. Ex boss wants me back. He’s “trained” three young hungry wolves since he let me go. They’ve cost him twice what I would have and as soon as they learned the basics, they left. He’s lost customers. To quote Johnny Depp: “Not even for two million alpacas and an apology. In my country, as soon as you hit 50 and you find yourself jobless, your ex employer HAS to pay for mandatory coaching for you to find a new one. You HAVE to show up for the coaching. First thing my coach said was said to never forget that even though you’re looking for a job, the employer is applying for an employee. To know your worth and not to give up. That employers who say you’re overqualified are lousy employers you don’t want to work for anyway. To pass the feedback you’re getting on to the unemployment bureau because that’ll put that employer in their crosshairs. To have a business owner you know call your previous employer to ask what kind of employee you were, or ask the unemployment bureau to do so, or your union. I did all of that. Thankfully, the ‘secret shopper call’ revealed my ex employer had enough sense not to blackball me. A few prospective employers ended up being investigated and fined. And I ended up with a better job. I believe it’s because I didn’t go for the “it’s the way it is” and it transpired in my general demeanour. And there ARE employers out there unafraid of hiring someone who is 15-20 years from retirement because they know that employee, when treated well, is worth every cent of their pay and more. Within 10 months of being hired I was asked to train a colleague. BECAUSE of my age. I didn’t know everything about the job yet, but referred the newbie to other colleagues for those parts and followed the training myself at the same time with my manager’s blessing because that meant TWO employees with better skills for the same time investment.
I'm 67, new to the channel. Everything you're saying is spot on. I sold my business 13 years ago and retired. My wife (53) hadn't worked for 15 years and decided to do customer service from home. She just loves it and gets reworded often for her consistency and reliability. Great comments below. Very interesting.
Actually, I never thought that in my 20s regarding the older generation. They have such great wisdom and I have always respected them. Now at 60 years old, I do not receive the same. I agree with you concerning ageism as this has been my experience since 2021.
This guy literally is speaking my mind. I’ve been there done that. I just want to work my best work and help mentor the next generations and my value for that is huge. I’ve been searching for a whole year and I get no responses because ageism is what’s killing me.
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Love this info and can relate to all of it 100%. I had to create a fake profile along with resume just to get an interview. After they seen me you could tell how anxious they were to wrap it up. It's wicked.
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I noticed it hard and gave up at 48. In my 40's I got plenty of interviews due to experience and credentials, but noticed 'peer interviews' were all in their 30s.' I also notice I hit big with Sr. Managers, but then had to go through the process of 20-something HR, 30-something peers, and accidentally citing knowledge from before iPhones and dating myself. I'm so tired of people telling me how qualified I am yet I've given up on sending resumes. Now, my peers are thinking about retirement and I'm just overqualified and unemployed. This is REAL DEAL as people are living longer, younger generations aren't as qualified or experienced and most jobs are not that difficult or complex or physical (regardless of the myths out there). The point at 12:00 is very big. They dismiss a 50 year old for not 'being for the long term' even though many people would still be able to work another 25 years, AND most jobs are really only 2-3 years anyway. Maybe 5, but no one is around for 20 years, the company's not around.
I never understood how you, as a worker, are expected to give a 2 week notice, but yet employers can get rid of you just like that. How does that make sense?!?
I’m 54 years old I hold a bachelors degree in business I am pursuing an MBA in management and I’ve been a Master Barber for 30 years. I have more jobs that I can handle, I resigned teaching barbering because I was offered a full time in the barbershop I was working part time making over 30-35 per hour. I’ve never been unemployed thanks God!
All of those traits you listed, when tabled, sure makes me feel like I need to completely dumb down. My whole life has been about trying to level up. Are you telling me, that not only does corporate want to pay people less, but it’s necessary to unlearn being an experienced adult, just so to avoid intimidating someone? No thank you.
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You are wrong. No matter how hard and diligent you are, the moment they want someone cheaper you will be slowly and painfully 'managed' out the door. Corporate executives have massive egos. I once highlighted an area of concern that could endanger the human life, the bottom line and image of the company. They told me I was just being negative. That showed me they don't really care about humans at all and I had been a fool to ever think otherwise.
One company had a policy of proving mental agility tests as part of their late stage hiring process. My boss said for a sales position they have found that people that score too high don't tend to be successful. I managed to provide the highest score he had ever seen. Within 2 weeks of joining the company I realized it was a bad choice on my part. I guess they wanted dumb and happy.
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As an older person, I just got a job with the State of California. I realized I had to change where I applied to get a job. The hiring manager hired two people, and both of us were older.
About 7 years ago, when I was 52, I experienced ageism. The hiring manager asked, "How well do you work with younger people." She meant the other members of her team. She herself was clearly in her late 40s, or perhaps even 50. I answered I could mentor them, they I could help them learn what to do, and more importantly, what not to do. Didn't get the job. I'm sure it was due to ageism because otherwise she seemed quite interested in me.
I took a different tact with this question. I used a story about me learning to skydive. The vast majority of people in the sport are in their 20's and for you to have fun and be successful you really have to rely on those around you for safety reasons. I had to make sure I showed up, say yes when people asked me to join their jumps, ask questions, learn from them (super important) and work hard to show I was safe/competent to be next to them in extreme conditions (think going 180 miles an hour with 8+ skydivers and needing to grab someone's foot while everyone is flying around you). I translatied that to work - I'm coming into your tribe. I need to show respect, learn from you (younger gen), learn how you do things, show I can be trusted, have my own perspectives, show I'm worthy to lead you. I actually did get that job :D www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-skydiving-taught-me-age-ism-todd-palmer/
That was beyond arrogant. You had literally no idea of the culture or the skill-sets of the other employees, but you just assumed that being old you would know best. Two years ago, at 59, I joined a new company, a company with a lot of younger staff. I assumed that I would be the one learning and I have. I'm currently up for promotion. In any tech company, it's the young people who know all the cool new stuff. How we worked twenty years ago is rarely relevant.
@@davidmorgan6896 Thank you for wasting everyone's time with that reply. And it wasn't a tech company. It was a commercial real estate company. The most technical thing there was a laptop computer.
I'm 53 years old and this is the exact reason I only put 15 years of work on my resume. If I put down my 30 years of experience it automatically gives a good estimate of my age. Employers are effed up!!
0:21 I watched this through to the end and am watching it again. This advice seems better suited to men. I’m a 54 year old woman looking for a job. I don’t think this approach would suit women as well. Do you have any thoughts on how a woman should use this approach? Perhaps we should try to be more delicate / diplomatic?
Exactly what I was thinking....I am 70 and have a little part-time job that pays for my travel. I think it is harder when you are 50 and up and really need a serious job....
@@minimaxmiaandme.4971 In my country not a single company would hire you when you reach 40, and I'm already 54. I've done a recent degree (thanks they're just 2000€ over here) but was completely useless to HR guys. Been 17 years unemployed so far.
Gen X is now in their 50s at the highest. The boomers hung on until close to 80 - I'm not kidding - I had tech managers in their late 70s before they retired. We aren't those guys quite yet.
Wrong. I turned 59 this year and am in healthcare. I have never had SUCH A PROBLEM GETTING A JOB AS IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. If you haven't prepared sufficiently for retirement, you're FUBAR, because companies just won't offer you the job, OR they'll offer it at a 70% of what you're used to salary, which is nearly impossible to live on, much less save anything.
Depends on the individual. I retired from my job as a mechanical engineer at the end of 2022. I'm 69 now, and they've been trying to coax me back out of retirement since I left.
14:00 - In my mid-forties I was concerned about ageism and stress. I took a pay cut for a tenure-track faculty position. After 20 years, I go in 2 mornings a week for my 6 figure job. I get a month off in the winter and 3 months in the summer to spend with my family. ;)
I don’t know if it’s because I’m high but this video is the actual truth!!!! Insanely spot on!!!! The elephant in the room, the thought processes and justifications - all of it! I’m subscribing!
Walk in confident, tell them what they need and what you will bring. If they say no, shake their hand, smile and walk out. You know you have what they want in an employee. I suspect if you are looking for work in your 50’s you already did your heavy lift. And now want something to keep you busy.
Walk in?!?!!? As if you were given the opportunity to have a job interview!!!! I've been 17 years unemployed since I was 36 y/o, and my last interview was in 2018.
Was offered the voluntary retirement package and need to decide whether to take it. Being older but not quite ready to retire, getting another position is a worry. Ageism. But I have to tell you, I'm going for it after viewing this. I know I can rock this, but it's up to me to show they'd be idiots not to hire me. And that's what I'll do, with finesse, of course. Thanks for the needed insight and inspiration!
Thanks for keeping it real. Best video on ageism I have seen on YT. Lots to reflect on. Great advice about addressing the elephant in the room. Again, many thanks for the guidance.
Age doesn't define capability. There are some older employees who can process info, analyse, and perform at a faster pace than younger people. Agree with you on some managers who hire based on lesser capabilities because of their fragile ego issues.
I can out-work folks 1/3 of my age because I know what I'm doing. I'm at least 200% more productive that the kids, have better client-facing skills, and understand what brings profit to my employer. Even making more money than the new hires, I bring in a disproportionate amount of profit relative to my pay when compared to youngsters. Employers only look at what I cost, not how much I make for them, and that's the height of business stupidity - there is a point beyond which a business cannot "save" itself into profitability.
Hello, thank you for speaking the truth. I hope everyone is truly listening to what Bradley is stating. I have been working in the same industry for over a decade plus and I have encountered the same exact BS Bradley is speaking about. Sadly, I have also experienced ageism. I have interacted with hundreds of thousands of qualified applicants whom I had to turn away because the Hiring Managers were against their age. Regardless of how much I countered-acted their nonsense, it fell on deaf ears. Bradley, you keep speaking the truth. I love your videos and if you ever want to do a podcast virtually, I will definitely join and share the horrors I have witnessed and still see to this day. The injustice I have seen and encountered personally is what led me to open my own staffing company in hopes of changing the dynamics of this industry that does not appreciate longevity, credentials, and dedication to name a few. I wish the best for everyone if you are impacted by ageism. Bradley I would love to connect with you. Let's talk.
Older workers are invaluable assets to their companies and colleagues. It’s unfortunate that some younger employees think they have all the answers and that new talent is automatically better than seasoned veterans. That mindset is far from the truth.
Soooo true! Unfortunately it's the new generation! They were taught from childhood that they can never be wrong. Gen X has it tough. Gen X were taught respect and learn from our elders. Soooo not the case in current environment......
I'm 55 and in the corporate payroll tax field. I was at my previous employer for almost 8 years, and I wanted a change. They offered me a promotion prior to leaving, and I refused it. I felt that I had a better opportunity to earn more by moving to another company, and I was right.
I'm 64 and need to hear this 10 years ago! Was so discourage I became an entrepreneur which was 10 times harder and more discouraging. any way I'm glad your getting this message out. thank you!
I my late 20`s I employed staff and found that the younger staff could not be relied on. They would learn faster but they did make lots of mistakes (some very big) and had a much higher turnover rate. My older staff 50 plus were so much easier once i got them trained (it did take longer), they made far less mistakes and stayed with me much longer. I found thier muturirty and life skills such an advantage. I could bounce idea`s of them knowing that i woould get a good feedback.
See the problem is no one can ever give it to you straight. It’s an easy ageism lawsuit if they say “you’re too experienced or overqualified.” But if you dont know why you’re not getting hired then you can’t address the problem of not getting hired. I like your video cause it touches on the employer being straight with the applicant. We need more of that!👍
Loyalty. You get what you give. Loyalty is a one way contract with employers. They expect total devotion , total loyalty to them and the company but will NEVER return that loyalty. There idea of loyalty is having a pizza party or providing craft service as if thats somehow a perk . You will get 1000% more effort from people who are treated with respect and fairness.
I am a young "boomer." It wasn't easy for us either. Things appeared to go well at first, after my college graduation, then in 1980 we fell into recession. I was very young and at the beginning of my career. Overnight there was no work. Jobs were scarce and we were getting laid off. By the time the economy recovered we were in our 30s and 40s, too old to get hired and we couldn't compete with young Gen X people.
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Yes, I am an early boomer also and had the same exact experience in the 80's. Then, I managed to secure a job that ended twice, but managed to get other jobs with the same employer. The job almost ended the 3rd time and I let management know to expect a group age discrimination lawsuit and it was squashed. I finally retired years later, after a promotion. With this promotion, I was required to keep a diary of my daily performance and received constant calls from my boss before 7am and other worse harassment. A group of us retired together from burn out!
Then MSM told the millenials and Gen-Z that we were gob-stoppingly wealthy because we ALL got to buy houses in the 1950s for $15K. I wasn't born until '64 (young boomer, old Gen-X). They didn't tell the younger folks about the 2008 financial meltdown where we were relieved of our homes, or that the phrase 'gray divorce' meant starting over as a senior... But I'm glad they're so angry that I haven't bequeathed them my 'fortune' (lol). The media trained today's youth to be heartless to boomers; it's all our fault that we (were just as young and) fell for the same game they're running on them now (again). Ageism isn't that subtle when a 20-something feels comfortable saying to you, "Okay, boomer." And that was done deliberately.
Everything he’s saying is valuable. Not one word is a lie. I’ve been getting turned down for job after job. I’m overqualified for all that I applied for. I’m a healthcare professional and I’m having a hard time getting a job closer to home. Been commuting an hour away for twenty years this past March. I decided that I wanted to work closer to home because I have a severely disabled child and thought it be necessary. However, I turned fifty-one(51) in June and noticed that companies have been going with other candidates.
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I ❤your POV. Gen Xer here, there’s a difference between tired and exhausted. Many are exhausted. Agreed I have been working since I was 14yr old. The problem that I see is the Career Gap and Career Change shaming. It’s all an agenda to squeeze the ‘loyalty life’ out of us. People stay because the alternative is the narrative about our pending ‘uselessness’. The recruiter narrative surrounding career gaps are positioned as ‘something bad must have happened with their previous job.’ Companies aren’t hiring 50+ because we cost too much and we’re difficult. It is all an excuse. Corporations stop playing coy, you hire young folks who have a whole list of needs and expectations. So let’s not talk about difficult. How about disclosing the pay rate for the positions and let your applicants decide. You would do well to recognize the value an employee brings when they have taken a career. break. On their own time instead of on your dime. You do realize you have employees sitting on your payroll taking career breaks, right? They are called FMLA claims (not everyone is sick). Recruiters are playing a dangerous game shaming, shunning, and shewing ‘mature’ applicants. Do you not realize you are on the same merry go round? It is called the circle of life. You too will be a mature applicant. How close are you to your expiration? You would be better served by learning how to integrate the wealth of knowledge mature employees bring with the technical savvy young employees bring. There’s no forest full of young trees. Large majestic trees serve a purpose. Some of the best gardens are made from heirlooms. Remember when we thought eggs were dangerous, or that fat was the enemy?So the FDA approved a food pyramid showing value in high carb diets. Now look at us, we have a culture full of diabetes and host of metabolic disorders. This mentality of devaluing is going bite you in the arse!!!!! And your AI is not going to fix it! Sorry not sorry for the rant.
Funny you saying this, I’m 58 years old a fully qualified electrician & refrigeration engineer and a professional IT engineer. I have been flooded with job offers, had to switch my phone off because I was getting a lot of offers. Been off work a few years with a sickness back at work now, even still getting job offers. Thank you Lord Jesus I believe you.
Who TF do employers hire these days? Not older competent, work driven folks, not middle age folks, not millenials or Gen Z cos apparently they dont do any work....
Part of the reason why millions of jobs go unfilled. Employers are all looking for the perfect golden unicorn that is probably living in another country as a socialite somewhere.
Oh, there are millions of jobs, they just don’t pay the cost of rent and food. That’s the problem in America. The other problem is employers always look at employees as a cost center to be eliminated or outsourced. The trouble is, I have worked with outsource teams in code validation and seen the work product of outsourced units for code generation, and the amount of rework that has to be done is just phenomenal. Now coding does have bug squashing, but when coders don’t even do basic testing of their patches, and then fob it off onto their American colleagues, I say there’s a quality problem. Instead, they could’ve hired younger American workers and or older workers. Trouble is no one wants to pay good wages for quality work anymore. They do it’s just they want that person to be a manager maybe 2 to 5% of the workforce. It’s a big reason why quality suffers in software these days.
I was hired at 58 as a new grad respiratory therapist working at a level 1 trauma hospital. I had worked 30 years in IT prior to going back to scholl to become a respiratory therapist.
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You say that, but then they don't want to hire gen z either because of their behavior. So that might be changing.
Hi, just saw this clip and finally found another ME in all aspects. Coming from an Asian region, where the mindset is brainwashed into believing that all that you mentioned is the norm, and that if we do stand up for ourselves in our career path with passion, we're labeled as insubordinate. So refreshing to finally listen to some honest truth for once! Thank you for your integrity and transparency. And yes GEN Z here :) New subscriber too!
@@ShinobiShaman, Will never change and especially since AI pretty much has taken over. Everything is based on algorithms, key word association etc. and now many companies are firing 6 out of 10 gen Zs , and many companies aren’t even hiring women because of all the HR law suits. They won’t even hire Gen X or millennials either. And also more people aren’t willing to work.
Glad to see that I'm not the only 50something experiencing ageism. Enjoyed your informative comments.
I know there are great companies like AARP, Fidelity Investments, etc. that embrace older workers as part of their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. However, I think the reality is that you have to be prepared to take your education, experience, and professionalism and start your own business.
Older workers are smarter than the people doing the hiring.
Which is why they won't hire us.
Yes
you cant teach an old dog a new trick, do you want to employ those people ? they wont listen to what you say and find way to stab you or other in the back. is that what you want in the company ?
@@VanTran-ne4yf ??? Pretty naive
@@VanTran-ne4yf I cannot wait to you get older and people do hire a person like you - LOL
They just hired a 80 year old nurse where I work and we feel blessed to have her with us! ❤
Well, don't hold her up as being the norm...
Aaaawww...I love to hear this 🤍
I'm 70 and an RN just hired to work with ventilator dependent near drowning children. I was, retired, but missed working.
@@UncleDavesKitchen Awesome work you’re doing there Dave! Congratulations on the new job! ❤️
Healthcare is one of the few job markets where they actually pay more to hire experienced individuals.
I have 2 employees in their 70’s. They are the best!
Thank you your words gives me courage thank you my friend
What are their jobs?
Smart experienced stable and mature, yes i can see how.
It is sad! At this age they should have been employers themselves.
@@johnutube5651 not everyone wants to be an employee, or wants to be an employee for a longer period. And not evryone wants to be an employer, or capable of being an employer. Makes sense?
We older people no longer trust corporate America. Zero. Loyalty is a two way street.
Corporate America should not be trusted and have way too much power in this country!
Loyalty doesn’t exist anymore, it’s all about profit! Plus, a lot of these corporations have the AT WILL law!
Yes. They can usually fire you at any time for any reason, but at the same time they want longevity and loyalty.
Throw-back from the antiestablishment movement from the 60s & 70s - (they were right)😂
Yep and when Trump takes over we are all screwed even more when he tariffs China
I retired at 59. I worked circles around my 39 yo coworker. To start, I SHOWED UP! 😮
Yep 👍
getting there is the hardest part. if your not 10 minutes early, your late
Oh yeah, I know all about that. I'm 64 & can still outwork & outwalk the 20 year olds.
THAT Part! 😂😂😂
I'm a truck driver age 60. I run circles around a guy half my age.
I was laid off last year at 61 and hired by another company two months later for more money. Stay educated and on top of what’s going on in the world.
Congratulations
Awesome, I'm 46 and telling myself that getting my degree is a waste of time. Maybe I should rethink that.
@@joyell821 Ask yourself~ What is getting the degree stopping me from doing?
@@joyell821I went back to school at 46, graduated at 48. Loved getting to know people, the exchange of ideas,.learning. Graduated with a 4.0
I was a copy editor in a university press, after retirement my colleagues mail me book scripts to edit.
Become self-employed, I did and have never looked back.
But how long did it take you to become were you at I have an upcoming buisness you probably can show me some good tips on how to get more clients
I feel like this is my sign 😂
The 1099 Master Race
@@Jac735 research the sector
After so many years of overlooking this, I think you may be right.
I would love to see someone get taken to court for age discrimination!
Nearly impossible to prove and employers know it.
@@firebird6522 yes they use weasel words in adverts like "may suit a recent school leaver..." Or something similar
@@firebird6522 Yet you don't need much to sue for ethnic or gender discrimination.
@@globalfamily8172 That's because there are lots of woke people looking for that because they swear it's everywhere. This is the most racist time in history, some of them claim. It's the hip thing to do. Ageism isn't hip.
Won't work, age discrimination is going on for decades.
I’m 65, I hired many young people and I find them useless. I’m in the trades and I prefer the work ethic of the older generation.
The trades a where it's at right now. Probably one of the only true meritocracy and where people are truly in demand for skill.
Yes, work ethic is quite different with the younger population. We notice it all the time. They can’t put phones down, sit around more chit chatting, think nothing of call ins or coming in tardy, less respectful and know it all attitude. I’ve seen many end up fired.
I work with young people with work ethics.
The last three older candidates couldn’t pass a drug screen.
@@e.a.p3174 yes! That’s because the older generation actually has a work ethic.
@@imbradleyrichardson What are the trades if you dont mind me asking? I been in tech (software) for 25 years and am enjoying the crap out of wood working and such.. but dont have a clue how to get in to something like this that a) is full time and b) provides enough income to afford rent/food/car/phone/etc. Right now in my area I need at least 4K a month take home after taxes to just barely get by. 5K if I want to save a little.. which wouldn't be much.
Im 40 and won’t even get a call back. Had to start my own business. Making more than in a job. Hire 50 and over now😊
What type of business do you run?
What type of business did you start?
I'd be interested in hearing how you got your business off the ground and what sort of business.
@@b3owu1f What type of business?
@@MarieLamour-cv1jc What sort of work? Likely not the tech field?
Young people work cheap and they are easier to boss around. That's all it is.
They buy into the slave labour idea
They also still believe what they learned in school, that "hard work pays", so they tend to have very little real world experience and no idea of the consequences of their actions, they're all about the "hustle", no moral compass, they might think they're selling a service to some elderly person, but in fact they're taking every penny that person has ever worked for, they also don't know their rights and are easily disposed of.
They're just making money for the man and getting nowhere in return, minor promotions of job title and an occasional bonus that you could spend on a single cheap night out.
By the time most of us reach 40, we've pretty much worked it out, we're done being taken for fools, done working for arrogant idiots, done with being paid peanuts and we've developed some sort of moral compass, a sense of right and wrong.
it's true ! I am 42 and I find some jobs but I quit after days because I can't stand arrogance and to be bossed around like in my young years ! even in my young years I go home and argue with my walls even get angry but I suppressed it, i never accepted but I needed money to buy things ! now I can't shut up : if someone disrespects me I report it immediately to his superior in hierarchy ! and if he tells me it's ok that they act like that i quit ! without arguing or fight ! but I just want to find a place with a minimum respect and good people ! and it's not that commun !
I reached a level when I rather stay broke than be bossed around and be disrespected ! and I can't fight that anymore like in my young years ! especially after my burnout (because I suppressed !!)
so fuck it lol
I rather too have a hard work with more hours than deal with bad people ! so i am searching night works better !
Exactly that’s all it is….Easier to deal with kids than adults….
💥This also applies in romantic relationships.
When an employer or recruiter says I'm overqualified, I point out that I'm also unqualified to be homeless. That hasn't landed me a job yet, but is satisfying to say :)
HA... Yeah I bet it feels good, but not received well. Hey if your still looking or having a hard time.. check this out www.imbradleyrichardson.com/olderjobsearch
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Maybe there's something in the vibe you're giving off, a "There are situations in life that are beneath me" or an "I'm only doing this to avoid something worse" sort of thing that gives the impression that you're not going to be a team player? It seems to me that a better mental state to be in would be something like, "If for some reason I become homeless, I'd be the best, most homeless person I can be!" (The ability to thrive in tough situations is an incredible asset.)
Good luck in your search!!
That doesn’t make you sound clever. It makes you sound lacking in self awareness. One of the worst qualities a candidate or a person can have.
Whenever an employer says you are "too heavy," they are really saying that can't pay you what you are worth.
I had an interviewer who said three times in the interview "you really have a lot of education." I did not get the job.
You won my subscription from this video. I’ve worked in HR for over 20 years, everything you said here is spot on.
I was interviewed for a position as a unit manager in a rehab, long term facility. I was asked what I would like to expect from my nurses, aids under my guidance. When I told the Human Resources individual, punctuality and being on time every day, I was told the job offer no longer on the table. Why, because expecting someone to show up on time is, ……..RACISM ! I kid you not . WTF is wrong with this world ?
Thank you. I was a CNA. Had to go to school (vocational) for 2 school semesters. Now retired after 43 yrs.
Sounds like a poorly managed place.
Huh!😵💫 CRAZY!!
Punctuality is important, but to say you're expecting them to be on time every single day without exception is unrealistic. Life happens, and unforeseen circumstances can occasionally cause delays. It’s crucial to approach such situations with understanding, especially on someone's first day. Judging a person’s capabilities in the workplace based solely on a late arrival is unfair. Everyone deserves a fair chance to prove themselves. If tardiness becomes a recurring issue, that’s a different conversation.
At 51, I was let go from my company where I worked for 15 years, working my way up (7 promotions) from customer service rep to corporate vp. I spent 2 years looking for a new job. I offered to take entry-level positions, relocate at my expense or work on a project basis. I did everything I could, made the “short list” several times yet no offers. I went back to college and retrained in a new field. Finally, I left the workforce and started my own business at 60. Now 4 years later, I’d never go back to working for someone else.
Good for you Linda... yep, a lot of people are having to go in a totally different direction.
Thanks for the motivation.
I love your story. I am 50 and was made redundant a few months back. I'm slowly trying to build out a business. Wish me luck! 🍀
Proud of you sis! I'm headed that way myself!
What business did u start
I’m a 58 year old electrician, I have companies begging for me to work for them, I dont even have to carry my own ladder.
The trades are where it's at right now!
I'm a 62yo industrial mechanic. No end of work in site and no young tradesman to replace me.
Yes ... that's the key. Finding a career that always seems to be short of employees like the trades, medicine and flight careers (i.e., pilots). AND, of course, living in the right country helps. I'm in Canada, and, although there are many problems with Canada, this is one of the few things I like about Canada. My Dad got rehired at the ripe old age of 74 as a medical doctor (anesthesiologist) with no problem whatsoever. And he gave them 14 long years of loyalty before retiring at the age of 99. He's recently passed away at the age of 84, 5 years to the day my mother died. They had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary just before she died.
My son is a 22 year old truck driver who just got hired to drive hazmat tankers and he told me his trainer is in his early 60s I was surprised but he said the man is in good health
@realismatitsfinest1
Is it me or your numbers don't add up 😅
I'm 58 and discovered it was easier to go on Disability then it was to get someone to hire me for an IT position despite having 15 years of experience. Best one was the recruiter who suggested that I needed to go back to school and get another degree in computer science or business, despite having a degree in computer science a second degree in IT management and a half dozen certificates and certifications. I was of no value to them. I pointed out to him if I did another degree I would graduate when I was 65 just in time for retirement having spent $50,000 to get a degree that will not pay itself back. He just looked at me and said then I can't help you can I. So, thanks to having a cervical stenosis I went on disability got into social housing and lead a nice simple life enjoying my media, reading books, and being able to do what I want and go where I want.
What's social housing you definitely not in the us
@@ColdWarVeteran-r2j Well that is why a social support system exists. People with disabilities often cannot find suitable work or are unable to work at all due to their disability. They people who have lived and worked and paid their taxes should not be thrown out on the streets to die due to having a disability and those on welfare who are older often cannot find work. That is what a social support system is for. I look at the thousands and thousands of people on the streets in California and wonder if they had received help and assistance years ago would they still be there. The answer most likely is no.
@@somethinggood-sy1ed I'm in Canada where we have a social support system. While funded at subsistence levels does provide for those people who are unable to work due to disability, age or lack of suitable job opportunities. It also helps many people not be forced onto the streets like we see in the US in places like Caloifornia. Perhaps the US should adopt a more progressive model that goes beyond food stamps.
@@somethinggood-sy1ed Here in Canada we have the concept of rent geared to income (RGI)t housing run by the municipal and provincial, and private (Typical church based) agencies that allows those with disabilities to have an accommodation and supports to help them live a basic lifestyle. It also helps those who are on welfare that are unable to find employment not be on the street and costing taxpayers many times more than providing an RGI accommodation. Social housing also allows recent immigrants an affordable place to live until they can establish themselves and obtain employment that lets them transition to market-based housing.
@@ColdWarVeteran-r2j I work part time but only earn minimum wage and cannot get an apartment for an income of less than $1,000 a month a an average figure since I lose one dollar for every dollar I earn. Average Apartment prices in Toronto are $2500 for a basement bachelor apartment. that is where Rent Geared to income housing comes in and allows me to have a basic apartment and medical supports for my disability that does not allow me ot drive, carry heavy loads over 10 kg and allows me to work with a major mental health disorder such as schizophrenia.
I’m a 66-year-old woman. I’m a licensed practical nurse. I just completed a contract job at a nursing home 12 hour shifts 3 days a week. Ended up 14 hour days, painful. Not super fast. But super caring and accurate. My phone sends alerts from all kinds of recruiters for LPNs. It’s good to be wanted. Not so good to be older. But I’m doing it. Never gonna retire…I cannot. Own my own home. I do talk back and take no bull. No one bothers me as long as I’m doing my job in a professional and timely manner. It’s good to be me. Oh yeah, contract position paid $50.00 per hour. I’d like to get. Different job that is remote paying around $30.00 as a chronic case manager. Which I’ve done. But I cannot keep lifting and running. I am a slow goat. But I am a fabulous employee.
There is zero loyalty in business. I was laid off the year I was bonused and told I would always be part of the company team. I realized after speaking to headhunters, they were all given the same ageism instructions. One spent time trying to get me into teaching. Don't hang with a business thinking loyalty, track record and tenure matters. You're just a widget. If you outshine the President you're in trouble, if you don't shine enough. you're in trouble, if you are a ´good´, you're in trouble because good isn't great and great is still trouble. Nobody's safe. Give your loyalty to God and he will take care of you.
Evil always defeats good. God is no match for the Devil's agents out there working against us.
@@mattbross6517A lie from the pit of hell. God Almighty is His name.
I have a brother in law that still works. His company owes him so much money . He is in steel sales..all the street signs and dumpsters.
@@mattbross6517the God I know wins in the end. You should have a little talk with Him and find out.❤😊
I’m a 67 year old physician. As such I have a special skill. Even with this special skill I see how my job is trying to put me out to pasture and replace me with younger docs.
Ruined my fantasy that maybe in some other field they weren't doing this. I kind of resented Bradley's accusation that we were all chomping at the bit to get rid of the older people. I had never once thought this way. But maybe I was the odd guy. Even being the old guy today I still greatly admire and respect the abilities of the people before me. I was like a sponge when I started. I wanted to know everything they had to share and my only regrets is that I didn't harass them more for their insights. So much knowledge has been lost because of a subpar education system that didn't meet it's expectations.
I thought the medical field is immune to this due to the speciality😮
I'm also a physician. I was forced out of my hospital practice because the corporation that purchased the hospital wanted to replace me with their own employees who they pay a fraction of their billings. I work part time and I'm happy with that but the days of independent physicians is coming to an end even though there is a shortage of physicians overall.
My on/gyn is 81! He is amazing!
You can run your own practice and make way for next gen.. it’s time for you to step aside. You are a bad investment on future cure training seminars etc because you won’t be around for long…
I've found being older is a plus if you own your own business. Customers see your being highly qualified, mature, experienced, with a long track record of accomplishments as being strong plusses for them.
I've found the same in finding love. If you move to a place outside of "The West" like Latin America or SE Asia, it's very common to see 60 yo men with 30 yo ladies. Older guys have already sown their wild oats and are looking for tradition and stability. As you say, they are seen here as more mature and more experienced. And less likely to cheat as well.
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@@realismatitsfinest1 ....but young women would take advantage of just money from older men. that's the way it usually goes. don't be so naive.
I am 43 years old, nearly 44 and I'm already experiencing some of these things. It's just absolutely sad.
really gonna notice at 45, can't ignore it at 50 and goodluck after 55
I experienced it at those ages as well .
@@reaganenglish yup i remember it well. its like they turn a switch. im almost 55 and im struggling and worried about being able to pay my bills next year. savings wont last until my retirement.
Employers also perceive by looks too esp if you just look old and grey. Depending how good your genes are you could look older or younger than your age. I'm in my late 30s but most people think I'm 21 because of my youthful looks. I often sti get carded. I'm nearly 40 years old.
You misspelled "ridiculous". There is SOME *pyschological" logic to ageism in technology in that generations prior to Gen X the rate of change was mostly slower (excluding the adoption of the internal combustion engine).
That said, prior generations launched this, they know how it was all built, and they know *why* it works the *way* it works. Gen X remembers the analog world quite well and can function with all of the technology or none of the technology, and everything in-between
Speaking for Gen X (in the broadest possible strokes), we don't really slow down. Adversity (within reason) doesn't really phase us. We've always complained about perceived BS, but we also generally engage on things we actually care about. Add this to the list.
And yeah, something will be done to a limited degree, and on an individual, disruptive basis. If we have a glaring weakness, it's that we rarely unite.
Millennials seem to be better at uniting. They also seem less inclined to put up with unnecessary BS. Honestly, if we were to work together, we'd control the vote and the economy.
Sadly, almost no chance of it ever happening
Younger gens do not have the level of loyalty to stay like we gen X'rs have. We were taught to start at the bottom and work hard to move up and stay until we retire. We also have better communication skills, make eye contact and shake hands, and don't mind taking on additional responsibilities.
Thats cool....but 90 percent of jobs in the last 15 years higher the bigger positions from outside the company...so no more success stories from the bottom up....
Absolutely right 😊
You have better communication skills because you've been on the job long enough to appreciate the value.
Story time. We had a bunch of newbies, most didn't show promise because they wouldn't acknowledge that even with their paid schooling, they didn't have real life experience. It's a pain cleaning up after. My team worked with a newbie, he claimed a certain condition didn't need to be met when verifying names of new customers.
"Yes, it is."
"No, it isn't."
Okay, easy enough. I returned in five minutes with a customer profile having such a name,
"Oops." He took the lesson with good humor and adjusted his education.
If you're lucky, there will be old school coworkers with the patience and humor to further your education.
Agree
Actually, this isn’t true. The job-hopping culture started with Gen-X. It’s not a bad thing, but we were the first generation to understand the game…
I love the video. Someone finally said the quiet part out loud. 😊
Thank YOU!!!!!
As a hiring manager, I much rather hire older applicants because they usually are more responsible and show up to work. Younger workers are always calling out sick constantly and wants days off.
You just admitted to discriminatory practices. Not very smart.
Yes.. So discriminatory..to pick the candidate with a proven ability to have a good works ethic. How dare they want someone who takes their job seriously? How dare they care about their actual business and how dare they care about actually making a profit? How dare they care about their customers being actually pleased? How dare they
Ignore the first two comments I see that, a lot in my work place young people also tend😂 to whine the most and have an attitude of being entitlement thinking after there first 4 months in the job they could be managers without knowing 30% of there job. Not all young people are like this.
@@victoria19853 your observation in a vacuum is no different than stating you want separate drinking fountain because a certain demographic once got you sick. You are discriminating and that’s illegal. No one cares about your silly assumptions.
Bullshit, you have a millennial and Gen Z fetish and you just posted that to alleviate your conscience.
I have known since age 55 just how real and rampant age discrimination is in the job search, equitable pay, promotions, and general treatment. I’m 63 now and wanted to work to full retirement age, 67. I’m healthy, sharp, I keep my skills and knowledge current, I collaborate well, and I stay positive. I’ve been applying to about 20 jobs per week for 6 months - all good matches to my skills and experiences. No interviews.
I’d stay where I am, but my boss who was born after I got my college degree, strongly resents my experience. I have to tiptoe around his ego and help him feel good about himself all the time.
This is going to force me into retirement.
Leave him a present when you go.
@@roadkillgravy5168 Any lovely parting gift ideas? (He’s unnecessarily making every day awful, so something really special.)
Take any indication of your age off of your resume like the years you graduated…it’s not required on the resume. Remove some of your older experience beyond 10 to 15 years and see if you get some responses
Get wooden teeth good enough for President Washington good enough for you
Who else needs a fridge?
Awesome! Gutsy! I’ve had a few recruiters be straight with me. Didn’t feel good. It also refreshed my POV about employment at my age. Now I rock out on the key attributes you noted - professional, consistent, capable, delivers again and again, shows up ready to perform, etc. I tend to be a generational bridge that works/teaches/elevates teams. The young masters of the universe call me ‘Uncle’ … and we bond on that level. To my fellow 50 and beyond workers, keep the faith. Onward.
Thanks Unc!!! 🙌
I had it happen at 58! I work for a local electric contractor for 19 years. Hardly had raises and they changed my title at the end from administrative assistant. 2 months later, they informed me that my position was no longer needed! Realy!! March 2019.
Sent 35 resumes out. Finally hired by a retailer. As of Nov i will be there 5 yrs.
I do not know how the gvt thinks we can work to 67 and no less 70 to get higher social security. When employers pull the "ageism card"
It's the government. They think "work" is talking about spending other people's tens of trillions. That's what they think "working" is.
Yes. If you work a physical job it hard to make it to full retirement.
Exactly, gov't keeps raising the retirement age which is causing those in their 60's to be seriously hurt financially.
@@eternalhellfortyrants8561 Apparently Government Wants people in their 60s to Start taking their OWN lives, because they DEMAND More Social Security - but DO NOT enforce the LAWS with companies for people to have JOBS. And then when these Demographic doesn't have MONEY to PAY for the Rent and Ends Up Homeless; they CRIMINALIZE THEM. It's like Government and SOCIETY wants to ERASE THEM OUT of Existence.
My father use to be president of a Teamster branch in Montréal, the secretaries at the time were all women. The youngest one was 26-27 years old and was starting a family. Nothing wrong with that, it's normal. But here in Québec (Canada) we have a one year paid leave when you get a baby. So each time a woman employee gets pregnant you have to train a person to replace her. Training someone is expensive and takes several months for the person to be at optimal efficiency. So, the secretary would leave and then come back after a year and the person replacing her would leave and find another job. But wait! The young secretary wanted another kid...and another, and another...4 kids in a 8 year span. After that experience, my dad ONLY hired 40 and up years old secretaries. So older secretaries have an edge after all!
I got into it pretty heavily with HR when they wouldn’t fill the positions I requested with the candidates I qualified. Finally HR said I would be better off with the much less experienced and much younger candidates because they would be here longer. My response was when I miss the deadlines and we start losing customers, I’ll send the Plant Manager to you so you can explain it. I got my two candidates and they were superstars. They also brought up the rest of the team. Managers have to stick their neck out to ensure you have the best. I’ve learned more from my direct reports than I ever thought possible and that has only helped me in my career.
I am 53. I retire from my state job at 60. I plan to reinvent myself and work part time until 65-67. My plan is to go back to community college before I retire to get qualified to become a MRI tech. I like the idea of working two 12 hours shifts for $28/$30 hour. I have zero fear that I wont be able to get a job because of my age. I am an HR manager so I have a pretty good idea of what they will be looking for during the job interview. 1. show up 2. be on time 3. have a good attitude 4. be flexible 5. work while you are at work 6. respect others even if you don't like them 7. stay out of office politics 8. be willing to learn. Lastly look people in the eye during the interview and dress like you want the job not like you are coming from the gym or club.
Thanks for spelling it all out…these points are pretty much what I have surmised in my 60 years of life. We share these work ethics with our college aged daughter. Her comment to us is…Mom I am glad that i have Boomer Parents…her peers are lacking in many of these areas and she sees it clear as day. I like your plan. Sounds wonderfully fulfilling. I would love to go back to college and get a degree but it so happens that I have a fabulous job that I would love to keep until I am ready to retire. I work with a bunch of millennials and it’s nice being on the top of the heap.
65 y old MRI tech? That's one way to keep things interesting 🤔
@johnrodriguez1145 why would that be any different than a 65 year old nurse or doctor?
Reasons? In your 50s, you deserve, need, require, top pay for the position. You have seen all the tricks and excuses management uses and can call them out. Your longevity and experience could outshine your now often younger managers and you could become a threat. Also once youve achieved longevity at one place and are entitled to max "Benefits", its cheaper to get a new hire than to keep you. Those benefits are often just a carrot to chase and aren't actually meant to be given. Just like companies are "always hiring" if your a rocket engineer with 3 degrees and are willing to work for min. wage...
If YOU'RE a rocket engineer with 3 degrees. If YOU ARE a rocket engineer with 3 degrees. These are the correct spellings.The first is short for the other.
"If your" is something else. If your degree isn't good enough. It's about ownership.
😂 That's exactly WHY they won't hire them anymore
@@transformativeexperiences IT's absurd!!
capitalism is dead
I always wished they wouldn't offer term based perks if they're going to hold it against me and lay me off, it seems like I've been in a form of Logan's Run where 10 years of the company and you're out.
I may have replied on the wrong comment
I worked with HR in recruiting it’s actually Lookism.
“prejudice or discrimination based on physical appearance and especially physical appearance believed to fall short of societal notions of beauty.” Think about how shallow people are when dating. That’s how they are when hiring. HR searches social media accounts of candidates to see how good the person looks, how athletic, weight, and clothing. “Also they are looking the the person’s age.”
I am an HR professional. I am guilty of Lookism. One of my biggest issues was someone coming into an interview not dressed for an interview. Had someone come to an interview wearing a hoodie and sweat pants. We hired her anyways. We got what we paid for. I won't go in to details but it didn't work out for her.
I walked into a surgeon’s office looking for a position within her practice. I introduced myself, handed them a CV. and the office manager replied, “Welcome, we’ve been waiting for you”! I was dressed in a suit and heels. Well groomed, and looked like I would relate to her affluent patients. She said other people would come by in pajama or yoga pants , ungroomed, and unprofessional. I have NEVER had a difficult time getting a job, once they see me in person. I am an older woman, and they’re very fortunate to have me, as I bring a lot to the table. I am not being cocky, but speaking the truth.
@hiannahgus574 I had a hard time getting a face-to-face interview, I still felt like I could kill in person, submitting a resume is competing with everyone else's BS
@@KP-hi1omdressing professional is what everyone has to do Im pretty sure the commenter is talking about someone whos overweight or if a company wants a certain race working there then they wont hire certain candidates
Just let go by a manager that was promoted after I started at the company, and was so intimidated by me because I am much more knowledgeable in outer field. I went out of my way to never show him up or challenge him in any way. I helped fully and supported him fully, but he wants people who know nothing about the business, that he can look heroic in front of.
I"m 73 and working at the same job for 38 years. I'll probably work for as long as I'm able. I go to work very early in the morning and love it.
Yes, IF you think I’m overqualified , “ Who wouldn’t want a SUPERSTAR at a discount price?”
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A whole bunch of wisdom here. The bottom line I find is older people know better, work smarter, make the youngsters look bad by making a job look easy...plus... they aren't afraid to ask "why do we do it this way?"
I'm retired now at 64 but endured 15 years of age discrimination. It sucks but we are each more important than how some folks treat us. This was a great presentation.
Thank YOU!
They should hire older employees! They produce!
Yep 🎯
True older people who are working generally don't fuck around. They show up , know what has to be done.
@@JustinJohn-j4r And show an interest in doing the right thing.
Not all the time buddy. Try hiring an older person with health issues. Nightmare.
Yeah but you will only be there for like maybe 10 years then you will leave or many people got health issues and it can be a pain to accommodate people who cant do certain tasks
Thanks for being real and standing up for our age group. I have managed to stay employed for 30+ years but I have pretty much been told my “upside” isn’t what someone my half my age is yet I am expected to train and mentor them “to make the team better”
You speak the truth... I agree with you about the older workforce. I'm 53 and can totally verify what you're saying is real...
👍Thanks.
Yesss, mom is 50years old, she stil young working from home, am proud .
Yep feeling this. 48 yr old dev with 23 yrs experience and nobody will respond to my applications. I updated my resume to cut my experience in half to look more like I'm in my 30s and the difference is crazy.
Same here. Although t I’m 44. Re done my cv and made myself 10 years younger and I have had loads of people calling me now. 🎉
Sorry but what's a dev? Developer?
Why would or should you hire a 50+ yr old employee? The same reason you purchase certified pre-owned vehicles or existing homes... they have value, PERIOID. Education = prepared. Experience = ready. You should hire me because I possess both.
The corporations broke the contract.Hey they don't deserve loyalty. When it suits them they will get rid of you for any and no reason!
You're not wrong
If they don't want to hire older people who have wisdom, then there is nothing they can teach me about life's decisions but I can teach them a lot on what it takes to be successful. It takes much more than youth and energy. It takes wisdom!!
I'm 60, got new job last year. Never had a problem but I'm a hard worker.
Hard work is only part of the puzzle….. and why say ‘but’?
Yours is an anomaly
you are implying that others are not hard workers. I think you are missing the point and think because you don't have a problem today, the problem does not exist. If you don't agree you are wrong.
Spot on...the other problem is nepotism (and unskilled in the job), even worse if they work in the same dept. as their spouse so they can bully and gang up on you. Great video😊
An employer highly interested in me, until their HR learned my age, took my resume and turned it into their new ad for the position. They wanted someone with all my experience and qualifications but 25 years younger.
@13:39 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 that was it for me! Nurse for over 30 years! I don’t need the power or angst anymore! Love the population I serve now… they’re grateful!
Hello, I am a Dutchman, in my country it is the same. I am 67 at the moment and I will start a new business in 2025. But in the past I was the founder of a internationale transport company. Later on I advised Docters and lawyers firms about mortgage and rents for the future. I even have a postdoctorale in technical analysis and also a medical degree. Later on I started huge antique store and also a modern art gallery. I was tested of my intelligente and scored far above the most people, the highest for this Institute in 30 years. All this was under the age of 51. I had a accident and 11 months of rehab. Afterwards no one wanted me anymore, over 800 compagnies did say no. So I stopped and started my own Foundation to help others. Those HR people are afraid. My new business will help and nurse people at home. So far my story. Arie the Dutchman.
This is great... hard truths but better to be eyes wide open 🙌🙏👏
Worked as a recruiter for 7 years. 55 years old. My last job 90% of all managers and executives didn’t want to hire anyone over 50 due to them retiring. I had to chuckle as 83% do not last beyond 18 months. It makes no sense.
Fast forward: left recruiting behind. I love my new job in office management
I was recently let go from my employer after seven years (20 in total, as I left and came back). Myself and many others in the sales organization let go were all over the age of 59, and part of a "cost reduction". All of us had worked in the same industry most of our careers, with a deep understanding of our clients, products, how to get things done, great people skills, etc. If it were really costs, I would have taken a lesser paycheck to keep things going another five years. Now I am hunting for something new, where I am competing against 20 and 30 something's who don't have families to feed and command half the amount of pay. Starting over at this point is a harsh reality, and now I am looking at the possibility of "forced" retirement. That's just the way it is.
That’s the issue: thinking “it’s just the way it is”.
Ageism exists. I was let go at age 51, right at the start of Covid. My employer (small company, in Europe) said I’d become “incompatible with the direction the company was taking”. What he really wanted was someone with a university degree, hungry, cheap, gullible and malleable. Not someone who knew what she’s doing, got the job done and then some, saw trouble brewing miles away and already had at least 5 backup plans when the sh*t inevitably would hit the fan and would be plenty armed to keep the resulting spray from splattering all over the company… and whom his customers trusted.
It took me almost a year to find another job. Pay is higher, I’m appreciated, benefits are better, I get more vacation.
Ex boss wants me back. He’s “trained” three young hungry wolves since he let me go. They’ve cost him twice what I would have and as soon as they learned the basics, they left. He’s lost customers.
To quote Johnny Depp: “Not even for two million alpacas and an apology.
In my country, as soon as you hit 50 and you find yourself jobless, your ex employer HAS to pay for mandatory coaching for you to find a new one. You HAVE to show up for the coaching. First thing my coach said was said to never forget that even though you’re looking for a job, the employer is applying for an employee. To know your worth and not to give up. That employers who say you’re overqualified are lousy employers you don’t want to work for anyway. To pass the feedback you’re getting on to the unemployment bureau because that’ll put that employer in their crosshairs. To have a business owner you know call your previous employer to ask what kind of employee you were, or ask the unemployment bureau to do so, or your union. I did all of that.
Thankfully, the ‘secret shopper call’ revealed my ex employer had enough sense not to blackball me. A few prospective employers ended up being investigated and fined. And I ended up with a better job.
I believe it’s because I didn’t go for the “it’s the way it is” and it transpired in my general demeanour.
And there ARE employers out there unafraid of hiring someone who is 15-20 years from retirement because they know that employee, when treated well, is worth every cent of their pay and more. Within 10 months of being hired I was asked to train a colleague. BECAUSE of my age. I didn’t know everything about the job yet, but referred the newbie to other colleagues for those parts and followed the training myself at the same time with my manager’s blessing because that meant TWO employees with better skills for the same time investment.
I'm praying for you. Hang in there!
I would be thrilled to have older employees that weren’t raised by social media.
I'm 67, new to the channel. Everything you're saying is spot on. I sold my business 13 years ago and retired. My wife (53) hadn't worked for 15 years and decided to do customer service from home. She just loves it and gets reworded often for her consistency and reliability. Great comments below. Very interesting.
Thank YOU!
Actually, I never thought that in my 20s regarding the older generation. They have such great wisdom and I have always respected them. Now at 60 years old, I do not receive the same. I agree with you concerning ageism as this has been my experience since 2021.
This guy literally is speaking my mind. I’ve been there done that. I just want to work my best work and help mentor the next generations and my value for that is huge. I’ve been searching for a whole year and I get no responses because ageism is what’s killing me.
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In my mid 50's and I'm constantly being contacted to see if I'm willing to change jobs. Skill set and industry is important.
What do you have?
@@tamarasmith1023 Electrical Instrumentation & Controls in the power generation sector. Lots of jobs in that field.
@@kevinberta8741 How did you train for this? Thanks!
What is your degree in?
That's the key: you're only hired, or sought after, if you're ALREADY working!!! If you somehow get laid off, you won't EVER get another opportunity.
Love this info and can relate to all of it 100%. I had to create a fake profile along with resume just to get an interview. After they seen me you could tell how anxious they were to wrap it up. It's wicked.
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I noticed it hard and gave up at 48. In my 40's I got plenty of interviews due to experience and credentials, but noticed 'peer interviews' were all in their 30s.' I also notice I hit big with Sr. Managers, but then had to go through the process of 20-something HR, 30-something peers, and accidentally citing knowledge from before iPhones and dating myself. I'm so tired of people telling me how qualified I am yet I've given up on sending resumes. Now, my peers are thinking about retirement and I'm just overqualified and unemployed. This is REAL DEAL as people are living longer, younger generations aren't as qualified or experienced and most jobs are not that difficult or complex or physical (regardless of the myths out there). The point at 12:00 is very big. They dismiss a 50 year old for not 'being for the long term' even though many people would still be able to work another 25 years, AND most jobs are really only 2-3 years anyway. Maybe 5, but no one is around for 20 years, the company's not around.
I never understood how you, as a worker, are expected to give a 2 week notice, but yet employers can get rid of you just like that. How does that make sense?!?
I just turned 50. When I was 40 I had was told I was too old by a hiring manager older than I was.
If they flat out told you that, that's discrimination and is illegal.
@@mikemayo4812In all countries in the world?
They usually do it in less subtle ways
Come up with some bs excuse.
Lack of motivation
That's discrimination you should sue for ageism
I’m 54 years old I hold a bachelors degree in business I am pursuing an MBA in management and I’ve been a Master Barber for 30 years. I have more jobs that I can handle, I resigned teaching barbering because I was offered a full time in the barbershop I was working part time making over 30-35 per hour. I’ve never been unemployed thanks God!
Great to hear your experience. God bless 🙏
Thats called shear luck.
All of those traits you listed, when tabled, sure makes me feel like I need to completely dumb down. My whole life has been about trying to level up. Are you telling me, that not only does corporate want to pay people less, but it’s necessary to unlearn being an experienced adult, just so to avoid intimidating someone? No thank you.
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You are wrong. No matter how hard and diligent you are, the moment they want someone cheaper you will be slowly and painfully 'managed' out the door. Corporate executives have massive egos. I once highlighted an area of concern that could endanger the human life, the bottom line and image of the company. They told me I was just being negative. That showed me they don't really care about humans at all and I had been a fool to ever think otherwise.
@@marianhunt8899 when you highlighted your area of concern did you start out by saying “you are wrong”! 🤷♂️
One company had a policy of proving mental agility tests as part of their late stage hiring process. My boss said for a sales position they have found that people that score too high don't tend to be successful. I managed to provide the highest score he had ever seen. Within 2 weeks of joining the company I realized it was a bad choice on my part. I guess they wanted dumb and happy.
You are so on point with the information, I have experienced exactly what you are talking about.
I like saying " I'm not old, I'm experienced"
You are great. I like your open speaking
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As an older person, I just got a job with the State of California. I realized I had to change where I applied to get a job. The hiring manager hired two people, and both of us were older.
About 7 years ago, when I was 52, I experienced ageism. The hiring manager asked, "How well do you work with younger people." She meant the other members of her team. She herself was clearly in her late 40s, or perhaps even 50. I answered I could mentor them, they I could help them learn what to do, and more importantly, what not to do. Didn't get the job. I'm sure it was due to ageism because otherwise she seemed quite interested in me.
I took a different tact with this question. I used a story about me learning to skydive. The vast majority of people in the sport are in their 20's and for you to have fun and be successful you really have to rely on those around you for safety reasons. I had to make sure I showed up, say yes when people asked me to join their jumps, ask questions, learn from them (super important) and work hard to show I was safe/competent to be next to them in extreme conditions (think going 180 miles an hour with 8+ skydivers and needing to grab someone's foot while everyone is flying around you). I translatied that to work - I'm coming into your tribe. I need to show respect, learn from you (younger gen), learn how you do things, show I can be trusted, have my own perspectives, show I'm worthy to lead you. I actually did get that job :D www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-skydiving-taught-me-age-ism-todd-palmer/
You were threatening to her, because you were speaking of leadership, and either she’s already doing those things, or she’s not.
@@neosapienz7885 Good insight. Thanks. Yeah, I had another interviewer tell me almost exactly that.
That was beyond arrogant. You had literally no idea of the culture or the skill-sets of the other employees, but you just assumed that being old you would know best.
Two years ago, at 59, I joined a new company, a company with a lot of younger staff. I assumed that I would be the one learning and I have. I'm currently up for promotion.
In any tech company, it's the young people who know all the cool new stuff. How we worked twenty years ago is rarely relevant.
@@davidmorgan6896 Thank you for wasting everyone's time with that reply. And it wasn't a tech company. It was a commercial real estate company. The most technical thing there was a laptop computer.
Depends on your skills and experience. Investment banks are still hiring techies over 50.
I'm 53 years old and this is the exact reason I only put 15 years of work on my resume. If I put down my 30 years of experience it automatically gives a good estimate of my age. Employers are effed up!!
0:21 I watched this through to the end and am watching it again. This advice seems better suited to men. I’m a 54 year old woman looking for a job. I don’t think this approach would suit women as well. Do you have any thoughts on how a woman should use this approach? Perhaps we should try to be more delicate / diplomatic?
Thank God I’m not in the workforce anymore
Exactly what I was thinking....I am 70 and have a little part-time job that pays for my travel. I think it is harder when you are 50 and up and really need a serious job....
I am 66 and very happy not to be in the workforce 😊
@@minimaxmiaandme.4971 In my country not a single company would hire you when you reach 40, and I'm already 54.
I've done a recent degree (thanks they're just 2000€ over here) but was completely useless to HR guys. Been 17 years unemployed so far.
Gen X is now in their 50s at the highest. The boomers hung on until close to 80 - I'm not kidding - I had tech managers in their late 70s before they retired. We aren't those guys quite yet.
We will be because we have to
Love it
There is a guy at my company who is 81 and he’s been with the company for 40 years.
@@tippytoe1250 is it great or not great. I loved working at retirement homes but they resided there and took afternoon naps
Wrong. I turned 59 this year and am in healthcare. I have never had SUCH A PROBLEM GETTING A JOB AS IN THE LAST 5 YEARS. If you haven't prepared sufficiently for retirement, you're FUBAR, because companies just won't offer you the job, OR they'll offer it at a 70% of what you're used to salary, which is nearly impossible to live on, much less save anything.
Depends on the individual. I retired from my job as a mechanical engineer at the end of 2022. I'm 69 now, and they've been trying to coax me back out of retirement since I left.
How about Consulting? Part time, maybe.
Exactly. Some young professionals can’t find jobs, some old ones are always employed and jumping from job to job as they please.
why not retire on the beach and enjoy rest of your life?
I agree. I have a family member who is 75 and had been in tool and die since 1969, and he is still working.
14:00 - In my mid-forties I was concerned about ageism and stress. I took a pay cut for a tenure-track faculty position. After 20 years, I go in 2 mornings a week for my 6 figure job. I get a month off in the winter and 3 months in the summer to spend with my family. ;)
I don’t know if it’s because I’m high but this video is the actual truth!!!! Insanely spot on!!!! The elephant in the room, the thought processes and justifications - all of it! I’m subscribing!
Walk in confident, tell them what they need and what you will bring. If they say no, shake their hand, smile and walk out. You know you have what they want in an employee. I suspect if you are looking for work in your 50’s you already did your heavy lift. And now want something to keep you busy.
Walk in?!?!!? As if you were given the opportunity to have a job interview!!!! I've been 17 years unemployed since I was 36 y/o, and my last interview was in 2018.
10 million men between the ages of 24-55 have given up job hunting.
So true. They get fed up with exhausting hours and hours of Cover Letters and Resumes.
Where did this number come from?
@@lightowl4345 th-cam.com/video/yYNipnA0vFY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rfOfnN7a24KvDoaW
Was offered the voluntary retirement package and need to decide whether to take it. Being older but not quite ready to retire, getting another position is a worry. Ageism. But I have to tell you, I'm going for it after viewing this. I know I can rock this, but it's up to me to show they'd be idiots not to hire me. And that's what I'll do, with finesse, of course. Thanks for the needed insight and inspiration!
Thanks for keeping it real. Best video on ageism I have seen on YT. Lots to reflect on. Great advice about addressing the elephant in the room. Again, many thanks for the guidance.
thank YOU !!!!! 🙌
Age doesn't define capability. There are some older employees who can process info, analyse, and perform at a faster pace than younger people. Agree with you on some managers who hire based on lesser capabilities because of their fragile ego issues.
Joe Biden??
I can out-work folks 1/3 of my age because I know what I'm doing. I'm at least 200% more productive that the kids, have better client-facing skills, and understand what brings profit to my employer. Even making more money than the new hires, I bring in a disproportionate amount of profit relative to my pay when compared to youngsters. Employers only look at what I cost, not how much I make for them, and that's the height of business stupidity - there is a point beyond which a business cannot "save" itself into profitability.
Hello, thank you for speaking the truth. I hope everyone is truly listening to what Bradley is stating. I have been working in the same industry for over a decade plus and I have encountered the same exact BS Bradley is speaking about. Sadly, I have also experienced ageism. I have interacted with hundreds of thousands of qualified applicants whom I had to turn away because the Hiring Managers were against their age. Regardless of how much I countered-acted their nonsense, it fell on deaf ears. Bradley, you keep speaking the truth. I love your videos and if you ever want to do a podcast virtually, I will definitely join and share the horrors I have witnessed and still see to this day. The injustice I have seen and encountered personally is what led me to open my own staffing company in hopes of changing the dynamics of this industry that does not appreciate longevity, credentials, and dedication to name a few. I wish the best for everyone if you are impacted by ageism. Bradley I would love to connect with you. Let's talk.
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 thank YOU!! 👊
Older workers are invaluable assets to their companies and colleagues. It’s unfortunate that some younger employees think they have all the answers and that new talent is automatically better than seasoned veterans. That mindset is far from the truth.
Soooo true! Unfortunately it's the new generation! They were taught from childhood that they can never be wrong. Gen X has it tough. Gen X were taught respect and learn from our elders. Soooo not the case in current environment......
@@user-pe8il6pd2v Yes, We were taught Good Values, but either Way; We were X OUT.
I'm 55 and in the corporate payroll tax field. I was at my previous employer for almost 8 years, and I wanted a change. They offered me a promotion prior to leaving, and I refused it. I felt that I had a better opportunity to earn more by moving to another company, and I was right.
I'm 64 and need to hear this 10 years ago! Was so discourage I became an entrepreneur which was 10 times harder and more discouraging. any way I'm glad your getting this message out. thank you!
I my late 20`s I employed staff and found that the younger staff could not be relied on. They would learn faster but they did make lots of mistakes (some very big) and had a much higher turnover rate. My older staff 50 plus were so much easier once i got them trained (it did take longer), they made far less mistakes and stayed with me much longer. I found thier muturirty and life skills such an advantage. I could bounce idea`s of them knowing that i woould get a good feedback.
See the problem is no one can ever give it to you straight. It’s an easy ageism lawsuit if they say “you’re too experienced or overqualified.” But if you dont know why you’re not getting hired then you can’t address the problem of not getting hired. I like your video cause it touches on the employer being straight with the applicant. We need more of that!👍
Thank YOU!!!
I was hired 18 months ago at 58. Love my job - ESOP, bonus, 5% 401K matching. Best job I've ever had!
Loyalty. You get what you give. Loyalty is a one way contract with employers. They expect total devotion , total loyalty to them and the company but will NEVER return that loyalty. There idea of loyalty is having a pizza party or providing craft service as if thats somehow a perk . You will get 1000% more effort from people who are treated with respect and fairness.
Open and honest assessment of the elder elephant in the room. Thanks for the honesty.
I am a young "boomer." It wasn't easy for us either. Things appeared to go well at first, after my college graduation, then in 1980 we fell into recession. I was very young and at the beginning of my career. Overnight there was no work. Jobs were scarce and we were getting laid off. By the time the economy recovered we were in our 30s and 40s, too old to get hired and we couldn't compete with young Gen X people.
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Yes, I am an early boomer also and had the same exact experience in the 80's. Then, I managed to secure a job that ended twice, but managed to get other jobs with the same employer. The job almost ended the 3rd time and I let management know to expect a group age discrimination lawsuit and it was squashed. I finally retired years later, after a promotion. With this promotion, I was required to keep a diary of my daily performance and received constant calls from my boss before 7am and other worse harassment. A group of us retired together from burn out!
Then MSM told the millenials and Gen-Z that we were gob-stoppingly wealthy because we ALL got to buy houses in the 1950s for $15K. I wasn't born until '64 (young boomer, old Gen-X). They didn't tell the younger folks about the 2008 financial meltdown where we were relieved of our homes, or that the phrase 'gray divorce' meant starting over as a senior...
But I'm glad they're so angry that I haven't bequeathed them my 'fortune' (lol). The media trained today's youth to be heartless to boomers; it's all our fault that we (were just as young and) fell for the same game they're running on them now (again). Ageism isn't that subtle when a 20-something feels comfortable saying to you, "Okay, boomer." And that was done deliberately.
Loyalty no employer deserves loyalty it is earmed
Everything he’s saying is valuable.
Not one word is a lie.
I’ve been getting turned down for job after job.
I’m overqualified for all that I applied for.
I’m a healthcare professional and I’m having a hard time getting a job closer to home.
Been commuting an hour away for twenty years this past March.
I decided that I wanted to work closer to home because I have a severely disabled child and thought it be necessary.
However, I turned fifty-one(51) in June and noticed that companies have been going with other candidates.
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I ❤your POV. Gen Xer here, there’s a difference between tired and exhausted. Many are exhausted. Agreed I have been working since I was 14yr old. The problem that I see is the Career Gap and Career Change shaming. It’s all an agenda to squeeze the ‘loyalty life’ out of us. People stay because the alternative is the narrative about our pending ‘uselessness’. The recruiter narrative surrounding career gaps are positioned as ‘something bad must have happened with their previous job.’ Companies aren’t hiring 50+ because we cost too much and we’re difficult. It is all an excuse. Corporations stop playing coy, you hire young folks who have a whole list of needs and expectations. So let’s not talk about difficult. How about disclosing the pay rate for the positions and let your applicants decide. You would do well to recognize the value an employee brings when they have taken a career. break. On their own time instead of on your dime. You do realize you have employees sitting on your payroll taking career breaks, right? They are called FMLA claims (not everyone is sick). Recruiters are playing a dangerous game shaming, shunning, and shewing ‘mature’ applicants. Do you not realize you are on the same merry go round? It is called the circle of life. You too will be a mature applicant. How close are you to your expiration? You would be better served by learning how to integrate the wealth of knowledge mature employees bring with the technical savvy young employees bring. There’s no forest full of young trees. Large majestic trees serve a purpose. Some of the best gardens are made from heirlooms. Remember when we thought eggs were dangerous, or that fat was the enemy?So the FDA approved a food pyramid showing value in high carb diets. Now look at us, we have a culture full of diabetes and host of metabolic disorders. This mentality of devaluing is going bite you in the arse!!!!! And your AI is not going to fix it! Sorry not sorry for the rant.
That was the ”real” of it. Excellent video share. Thank you for sharing. So glad I bumped into it.
Funny you saying this, I’m 58 years old a fully qualified electrician & refrigeration engineer and a professional IT engineer. I have been flooded with job offers, had to switch my phone off because I was getting a lot of offers. Been off work a few years with a sickness back at work now, even still getting job offers. Thank you Lord Jesus I believe you.
I am so grateful that I studied engineering because it keeps me employed.
God Will Provide!!!
Who TF do employers hire these days? Not older competent, work driven folks, not middle age folks, not millenials or Gen Z cos apparently they dont do any work....
Part of the reason why millions of jobs go unfilled. Employers are all looking for the perfect golden unicorn that is probably living in another country as a socialite somewhere.
Immigrants. Desperate gullible malleable immigrants
Nailed it... there is no perfect fit.
@@karimbennett5651 there's not millions of jobs
Oh, there are millions of jobs, they just don’t pay the cost of rent and food. That’s the problem in America. The other problem is employers always look at employees as a cost center to be eliminated or outsourced. The trouble is, I have worked with outsource teams in code validation and seen the work product of outsourced units for code generation, and the amount of rework that has to be done is just phenomenal. Now coding does have bug squashing, but when coders don’t even do basic testing of their patches, and then fob it off onto their American colleagues, I say there’s a quality problem. Instead, they could’ve hired younger American workers and or older workers. Trouble is no one wants to pay good wages for quality work anymore. They do it’s just they want that person to be a manager maybe 2 to 5% of the workforce. It’s a big reason why quality suffers in software these days.
I was hired at 58 as a new grad respiratory therapist working at a level 1 trauma hospital.
I had worked 30 years in IT prior to going back to scholl to become a respiratory therapist.
Medical (RT, RN, PT, OT, etc) will always hire all ages - there are 100k+ jobs all over the country.
You're awesome, man. Thanks for the clip and rant. Loved it. 👍
OMG thank you so much for posting this! I'm Gen X and agree with everything you said.