The Harmful Effects of Ageism | Listen To America
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I used to work at this one place where hardly anybody was over the age of 28. Reaching age 30 was like a death sentence. My old boss, who lost hearing on one of his ears due to childhood fever, wouldn’t dare to wear a hearing aid because he was already 40 and pressure was mounting against him.
During the meetings, all of my ideas and inputs went totally ignored, until younger associates just repeated what I had just said and were congratulated by the group.
When that started happening all the time, I decided to leave them and take my “brilliant ideas” to their competitor. Luckily, my new workplace values actual diversity of race, religion, body types, age, thinking, etc.
My old workplace just pretended that they’re diverse - in early 2010s they finally started to use nonwhite models in ads, and now they even claim to support diversity. BUT only if you’re below age 26, tall, skinny, and Q2 personality type. (Yes, I had to take a training course on how everybody there is only Q2.)
Thank goodness I left them.
30 is still young af
Sounds like brandy Melville
over 60 years old, 20 years of IT experience, 10 years of Advertising, 10 years experience in Finance...laid off 2 years 6 months, still can't find a job, can't even get hired for level jobs way below my current level...this is the reality of ageism....the reality that age trumps experience.
@@jxt_dark9633 stfu
@@jxt_dark9633More ageism. Your turn will come.
The problem is young people are calling themselves old at 30. This is the mentality that is driving people to spend more time focused on what your age is over your production, or value to a business. Some older people are a lot more beneficial to a business than someone young that might leave or has a lot of time to move on in life.
This is just heartbreaking to watch! The young generation does not realize that the older generation has such a vast experience and might not be a professional experience but simply a life experience. To me, it's priceless. How can you measure someone's years of living on earth?
Employers hate them when they are "too young", "too old", "no experience" or even "tons of expierience".
I’m really worried about this guy looking for work I can’t find his name anywhere I hope he’s alright
Same, I definitely felt his emotion through the screen.
same! how can i help him? he can teach maybe?
@@liawatson1718 I am 31 and I graduated my masters a year ago. I cannot find jobs. Do you think I am done?
@@SaeedAcronia sorry what do you mean? good for you! I am 33 and just getting ready for undergraduate
@@liawatson1718 Great to hear you are so energetic. I mean I am a job seeker and I am 31 and I fear I will be a victim of ageism because I have failed to get a job.
Did this gentleman ever find a job? I would imagine after seeing this video, I would hope a company gave him a chance.
Edgardo 'Dio' V. Prepare for the Worst, Prep for the Reality .......
@She Wolf NYC SUCKS ..SUCH A DISGUSTING CONCRETE JUNGLE
He is working for KPMG now.
The fact that this video only has 9,524 views is what sucks most about this issue. It's just not getting exposure.
It isn't an issue, it's common sense to hate a pensioner.
@@aiahzohar5636 yet...
This is what happens when you raise an entire culture day by with with people who are only born within 12 months of each other and tell them "older people are bad". What should we expect? Its getting so bad these people are growing up thinking "They should be neglected and isolated". We need to reconnect communities with everyone in them instead of just "people their own age" or "people from their own neighborhood" or, "people from their grade".
First Last Age discrimination is not about age. It’s about money. Older workers are supposedly more expensive. They cost more and are therefore too much of a burden.
@@MHiggins nobody thinks old people should b neglected and isolated 💀 just that most of y’all r annoying
@@slayrr6915 not the gn z talking about who's annoying 🥱🥱
You should preserve in your community with gifts to help that has to suffer humility..while respecting green envy and strife from a younger punishment. I have never back down from something are people that I don't understand. I will always be there for you lexxi love mrr.adams.
Why this video has very few views and likes? People need to know this! Is really important. Omg, starting with this.
ok boomer
Ok boomer
@@wokk9543 @Sea Pupper @JXT_Dark @jesus is God @rali'ixaviero
Unless you guys die young you will all be old one day. Good luck with that.
@@gaebren9021 I hope they do honestly, because with a mindset like that they will probably become severely depressed once they realize they are the "boomer" now. Death is much better than living like that.
@@Kaledrone why would they be depressed lmfao they’re never gonna turn out like today’s elders because they weren’t raised like them.
Bring it on. I'm prepared. Are you ?
Age is beautiful.
If that gentleman can create his own business, be self-employed and work remotely, I highly suggest that he moves out of NYC and does so. He is clearly on the verge of burning out. Living in a cheaper city will reduce his stress levels and allow him to think more clearly about the several other options he has and that he will see if he taps into his creativity. Thinking that way is what saved my life both mentally and financially. I'm not out of the woods yet, and I certainly miss London. However I feel better overall. I wish him all the best.
thats very difficult
who are you calling a cheap city fool
When the economic slump of 2008 the people who suffered the most were those who were within 15 years of retirement. It didn't matter that they had a college degree or years of experience at the job the were doing--they were cut loose because it cost the company's they worked for more to employ someone with that much experience and because it cost more to provide health insurance to employees over 40. If that isn't ageism, I don't know what is.
this is so real I am out of work now, 55 and after 45 I was out of work for 4 years! that was spoken about at work one day as I experienced others in the same boat, that it was "supposed to happen" 4 -5 years out of the job market does two things, 1 - it makes you desperate, and you will take a lower paying job just to eat, 2- lets the job market weed out the less qualified. but it does so mu harm to you, In my state, as a white woman who owned a house and a car I was told to let my house go into foreclosure and sell my can and they would help me with Medicaid - how does that help??? the governments are the purveyors of ageism of us all
I hope you are doing okay now.
I understand! I was laid off at 58, and couldn't find a job for 16 months! I had 76 interviews in that time, but only 4 call backs. I had many interviews since I had a strong resume, but many call backs telling me I was too old to work. Such bullshit!
That's why I am starting my own business
the irony is that 18 year olds will be 40 adn have the same shit said to them haha
Karma .
That's what I always wonder when I see young people making fun of people who are older. You have to be seriously lacking in the self awareness department to do that, do they not know that they themselves are getting older every single day, or do they plan on dying soon or something?
Young people usually don't think about getting old. They seem to think they'll be young forever.
@@Kaledrone Yeah the minors on TikTok always attack older people but it’s going to happen to them. They think their teenage years are permanent when that goes by super fast.
It's pretty rough. I can see a difference even between 45 and when I was 40. The reality is, if you aren't "established" by the time you are 45-50, you are in big trouble. Older people like to work with younger people, of course. But what do you do when there are no more older people?
Definitely to any young folks out there: you have about 27 years (18-45) to get your stuff together before this hits you.
Good advice. I think this is partly why so many people in their 20s and 30s are trying to make side hustles and get a business going even of they have decent jobs. Some companies consider late 30s old
I really wish I would have known it was going to be like this when I was younger, as I would have planned my life differently. I figured have my children young, so I can hit 40, go back to school and finish the last 25 -35 years with a nice career with good pay- after all if i have a PhD I can get a job right? But now I raised my kids, i am 8 months away from my bachelor s degree and although I did have a fantastic job with the Census bureau it was temporary and I had to take a 5 dollar an hour pay cut and i currently work as a retention agent in a call center. For 13 /hr. At 46
@@sashabrown6043 The good news is that you are working towards a goal. Once you get the bachelor's a lot of new doors will open for you!
@@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536 thank you and I am indeed glad I am close to the bachelor’s
Old is a personality trait, not an age
Ageism is disgusting. One would think that wisdom can come with age. Rejecting, not 'disrespecting' someone of a job because of age? People who do this type of injustice should be put to death on the grounds of not having a soul.
Ha they toss us in consintration camps (school) any u complain about this my god
@@terrorgaming459Oh no my dear freind not good not good did you know that our lord s name is holy? because he said to moses i am whu i am each name is respected by each person and its honored lets say like this everyone has its name what it got since birth that day it follows us trough life we have reputation to our name that s why our lord name is holy and we respect him with obeying him this means 10 commandmens it say do not use his name in vain it means withoud a reason to use yet i can understand its habit my dear freind i belive that you can defeat this habit i wish you best in this you can do it also church teach to use heavenly father name in thanks giving and adoration it means we should not use his name if we dont use it as being thank full to him in every situation and talk to him for example blessing a person that way its okay hope that this made sense may our lord bless you
What horrible rhetoric
@@terrorgaming459 Actually the wintershadow is right. Each individual can express an issue they find important....and you should not be complaining about what others are thinking when your spelling and grammar are so tragic...especially when you have the word 'school' in the conversation.
@@terrorgaming459 u should probably stay in school if u still can’t spell concentration lmfao
A large segment of America has spoken. It does NOT want policy that is "supportive of everyone." These policies are disparaged as "socialist." The vulnerable, so the narrative goes, have failed because they've made bad choices. So, older people who suffer deserve it because they made bad choices when they were young. People my age and younger seem unable to grasp that we'll be the "old people" if we're lucky enough to survive another 40+ years. That's too far in the future to worry about and we're having too much fun right now. And of course we're not making "bad decisions."
Worst of all, the government itself promotes and practices age discrimination. Just check out most state and federal job boards or service (low paid) opportunities. There are age CUT OFFS all over the place. And even an ex-president (Obama) said there are too many old people in government. We're not going to overcome ageism because too many of us don't want to.
I'll start a company that hires all ages then
Good on you
I had a 2-year gap on my resume because of cancer and treatment. I was 61-years old when I was interviewing and was treated like I had the bubonic plague. I hate the corporate world so that is why I am starting my own business and can work from home now. I have a great boss (myself) and will never experience ageism again. I love my age and happy to be here.
People are evil nowadays especially towards older people And its not gonna get better
Not especially towards old people it's actually the complete opposite. Men and women in their twenties get called "kids" all the time, and are treated unfairly all the time. Ageism isn't directed only towards old people it is for young people as well.
Ok boomer
@@calvinmiller2800 ITS BOTH WAYS ...NOW which one is the backlash who knows
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@Especie no identificada younger people are more affected not is affected doesn't make sense
God bless this guy,he seems like he would be a valuable asset to any company.I hope he makes out ok....
This is why I want to just start my own business. This is horrible
it also affect younger people when people tell you your too young enough too do this and that older people controlling our lives & don't let us have a choice of our own
At 57 years old I was looking for a job. It took me a year and a 1/2 to find someone that would hire me, it was the 1st time in my life I ever had trouble finding a job. It was obvious it was due to my age. I had an excellent work record and references. I also was not asking for more money than people with much less experience. I have been at my current job for 4 years now. I work with much younger people , they are always out sick, family drama or have young children that are sick. When they are at work they do very little, mainly play on their phones or spend time talking to one another. I am 61 and work circles around my coworkers , yet I guarantee you if I were to forget something or call out sick or have any sort of issue I would immediately be pegged as being too old for the job . It sickens me the prejudice against my generation who actually work their tails off so no one can say we are getting too old to do the job are discriminated against like we are...
You don't have to put younger people down either. You are doing ageism by saying we are all lazy and don't work as hard as you. You think it will be easy for me to get a job as a 25 year old in a library? I am just about finished with my masters and yet I was never given the chance to work in a library before. The problem is the focus on age and not focusing on the skills people bring. I've accepted I am old to a 21 year old. I know I am still very young to someone 45. Ageism hurts everyone.
@@AprilBytheBay he's just talking about the people he works with
I think Ageism should stop! Ya'll just watch Morpheus ASMR!~
I worked for 44+ years until I, unfortunately, became a victim of medical malpractice. Because I was not informed of all the damage my body sustained (while I was on a ventilator with hospital-acquired septic shock) until the statute of limitations to sue had expired, I am forced to live in affordable housing that is barely maintained. Even if I had known in time to get justice, finding a lawyer to take a medical malpractice case when you are older, a female, and single is next to impossible as we are viewed as dispensable by society in general. There is little to no advocacy and no 'movement' for the sick and/or elderly. And, due to our worsening health, much based on neglect (or worse) by medicine and this country in general, it gets harder each day to advocate for ourselves. I bought into the lie that retirement would be peaceful and relaxing, filled with family, fun and travel. This is not true for most, and definitely not if you are chronically ill. Because I am divorced, I am also pretty much alone. I live in senior housing that is barely maintained. NO ONE cares about the people who live here, including the people who live here. I am in dire need of dental work, but because I have Medicare, I do not have dental insurance. I do not want a Medicare Advantage (lol...don't you just love the names picked for these programs that are essentially big businesses) plan because I do not need to have my health care managed. I do, however, need access to honest, decent medical and dental care. I suffer daily through no fault of my own. I do not feel safe or protected in this country where I paid taxes for more than 44 years. I am basically just waiting to die. It has been my experience there is no reward for doing good or doing the 'right thing'. Hopefully, God is real and the reward of existing in a loving, peaceful way will come in the afterlife. I know it is not going to happen for me in this one.
PS. As proof that the elderly do not have access to justice, I point you to what Gov Cuomo did (and got away with) in NYS nursing homes. Many residents died from COVID, reportedly due to his orders. I am personally aware that, in the mid-Hudson Valley there sat a fully equipped (for COVID patients) gymnasium that had been retrofitted to take in 100 COVID patients and had the capacity to add an additional 100 beds (for a total of 200.) Approx one to two miles from this gymnasium, there sat a completely empty (of patients, not beds and equipment) hospital that was scheduled for renovations that had not yet begun. In addition, a military hospital ship sat in the harbor of NYC and it was reportedly never used so it left NYC. So, WHY did so many elderly get sent to nursing homes (without being tested to see if they were still COVID positive) to recover? Its spread was like wildfire. IMO, these residents were murdered, yet cuomo remains governor of NYS. This, to me, shows exactly the level of care and compassion this country has for its elderly. Where is the outrage? Am I alone in thinking this is a disgrace?
I've tried to make friends online, and I'm really afraid to tell them, because everyone just stops talking to me, or they tell me, 'go get friends your own age.' But i can't they're too immature because I know when I'm their age... im never gonna judge people for their age :( I just want friends, they want to be my friend... until i tell them my age, it's like they only accept your if your in high school :(
You really need to give this publicity.
Yes and it takes no account of the fact that older people have to start again somewhere I've had many jobs and most of them only last a few years before the company closes or things change too much.
The pension age keeps going up and it leaves many people in limbo knowing they are better than the people that are hiring. It's not always possible to develop a career that goes with age and the reality is that if you haven't got things together by 45 with a retirement plan....the work world can hire youngsters only....bottom line is you are over the hill in your mid thirties in some types of office and hospitality work etc
Am also a victim of ageism....I was laid off in this covid time....am struggling to get a job....I used to proudly highlight my 14 yrs of experience on my resume...I think now it's a curse ...today's young generation feels uncomfortable we being around the team...this generation was build up on the foundation that we laid on..and its same for us too.we have compassion and empathy, which this generation lacks....
How can I take advantage of the skilled workforce who are older than 45? I think there is a distinct market for a firm that has a culture built around knowledge and mentorship and good decision making.
Damn we really do live in a society
Mario Lopez BOTTOM TEXT
How about this? Let’s put a proposal on a ballot in one of these states to initiate the concept from the movie Logan’s Run. When someone grows above the age 35, just take the man or woman out and put them out of their so called misery. I am being sarcastic and not serious but I just want to put that in case someone takes my post too seriously.
Age discrimination kind of feels like the professional and business worlds version of Logan’s Run. It’s wrong and just because someone gets to a magical age they are retired and put out to pasture.
@@aiahzohar5636 Thanks it really does feel like they are making older people obsolete.
@@aiahzohar5636 It’s happened to me too. Some folks just do that to mess with you.
My ex-dental hygienist told me all teachers should be teaching during Covid-19 because only the old die from it. That’s pretty close.
"my other knee doesn't hurt and it's just as old" 😂😂😂
Might wanna move to Jersey.
Dont worry, you are not alone. We are on the same boat and I think we are many. God sees us, believe me our number will make God make a way for us. After all he is our Father.
Yes, and what do you do about it? Prayer without action usually doesn’t solve the issue. Self employment is the only answer I have found. This isn’t a solution for all people.
Very few Creative Directors over the age of 40.
3:19 Denying that aging is deadly.
I can relate 55 here.
I get bullied for being 10
Struggles on both ends of the spectrum aye?
What about ppl attempting to make myself older than what Im actual is. Or attempt to infantalize to satisfy their paternalistic fetish.
Work in the Bay Area is like Carousel in "Logan's Run".
Age has no baring on who you are and what you are capable of in life,Our greatest leaders and finest inventors were over 65..Many today are young in older bodies ,meaning they don't stagnate or wrinkle,their brains have fast processors and good long term and short term memory..Age is not who they are,they are the exceptional transparent driven, who have no barriers and move right through the stigma and the social rule book because they can and they will out last and out perform the set ignorant needing approval from the two headed heards..of the oxy proxy morons..The next time you hear someones age remember you don"t know them nor have you met them..DNA,how you abused yourself and intake mind body and spirit determines what you will be like..Your resilience ,pliability and love ..will set you apart from the old people ))!
We should be free from the old, but we should not oppress the old. And also the other way around.
Plz don't cry sir 🙏 it's really heartbreaking
It's strange. We are in a world where most people are aging...From now until 2070 or later most people will be older...will that mean discriminating against MOST people?
update ?
Did HuffPo hire him?
Karma is powerful!!!!
Im going thru it ever since i was 45 yrs old, now 52 and cant even get job interviews after i apply on line for jobs..of course its age discrimination
totally right..there shd b some law for that
May I ask what kind of jobs? Will mcdonald’s or somewhere not hire you?
@@Nezuko_yoyo once they see you are 50 no one will hire you much interview you perriod
What's wrong with ageism?
When we become old,we will enjoy the privileges 😎
Yes, if you are financially sound and can retire at 45-50. What privileges? It is depressing to be judged on a physical characteristic rather than ability. This applies to anyone discriminated against.
1:17 wait he's over 50? I thought he was in his early 40s or late 30s.
30s? Are you on drugs hehehe
@@francoisr4036 you don't need to be a dick :/
I hate to put this out there but many people do not know that they have another option. Dropping out and moving to a much cheaper country and trying to do some remote work is a real option. I live in a spacious 3 bedroom townhouse for $400 that is near the beach. A nice 1 bedroom is $180. I have good internet for $30 a month and cable tv with HBO and ESPN for $9 a month. The point is you can live pretty well on just 2K a month and many expats live on 1K or less. Car insurance is $70 a year. It is $10 to see the doctor or dentist. You don't have to stress about money. And there is very little ageism here. You can be over 60 and date 20 year olds (if you are foolish) and no local thinks ill of you. The bad news is you are half way around the world. But is the US today really a good place to live for those over 55?
Don't those who hire you for remote work know your age tho?
You still going to have to work for the US. 2k a months is a larger salary for Southeast Asia.
25 might check into a retirement home soon
What about ageism for Young folks you old folks telling youth too young.
It's nice to see old people get their age discrimination reversed on them your age doesn't give you the right to discriminate against people
I am really sorŕý.
I am almost 40, but I look 80.
they will ask yr age, say you can't keep up without even a trial run. even laugh at you. tried to find a job in raleigh nc for over 6 years, with a 30 r solid work history. the yt creators are just as insulting.
That's stupid, they do not need to have your jobs, they need to qualify for the kind of job you have before they can find jobs, it's sad to see people worry more about age instead of abilities and qualifications. Don't worry, you'll get a job, I know it
It would be good to know what profession that guy was in
event planning
I wouldn’t let the fact that he’s older bother him to the point of being emotional. There’s nothing anyone can do about aging. If you’ve got valuable skills it’s good to market them in the best way to put you in a role that will balance your lifestyle, and work ethics. I realize I might not be in my direct field of work, but I know something more mature, and not too stressful will do just fine.
Blue zones shows us another world then the cold ageistic one. My power is the God of love and I believe we can do many things. Ageism is a child of Materialism. I will buy te book of madam Ashton Applewhite
If he shaved off the beard and mustache it would make him look younger.
I have to be the devils advocate and say, Maybe (just maybe) you need to reinvent yourself.
Ageism cannot be solely blamed for you NOT getting a job ... sorry.
*My grandfather reinvented himself many times 💯
Yes and leave people alone who are less than and want to limit you for what you can do at any age.walk on👍
So naive, John. No way in hell I will jump through hoops to fit into someone's idea of the perfect worker (under 40, toned and easy on the eyes).
if you're homeless just buy a house
I hate to say it, but the man looking for work is 50 years old, frumpy looking, living in NYC, and an event planner. He needs to move to somewhere more rural to get hired because, in NYC, they are looking for event planners that are young and hip.
This video was created to highlight the discriminatory attitude you so arrogantly display.
Ageism doesn't work on Asians till 60
Bruh
Blacks too
Memphis is the worst city for ageism.
The guy moaned about his beard .
Shave it off any beard adds 10 years to even young guys.
I found work at 65 .
Ok it was low paid but what sold them on me was my life skills and I knew how to sell myself I didn't need constant supervising
I try to keep fit I don't act like I'm getting old.
My best phrase is yup I'm getting old but I've made it kids there is no guarantee you will get this far so don't take the mickey
Another thing. Sexual assault isn't taken as seriously once you're over the age of 18.
I understand that there are more legal charges with child rapists as it's another illegal action added, but let's pretend paedophilia isn't illegal. Assault is assault & it affects everyone just as badly no matter the age. So it should be taken as seriously instead of just fannying around. Even other people who aren't police don't take you seriously when you're 18+ because "you might be lying".
You don't have to worry about sexual assault, since you're not attractive enough anyway.
Thank you for posting this. While underage sexuall assault is important, I also believe that sexual assault is just as damaging at any age and should be paid attention to no matter what age! Please ignore the dude who apparently has nothing better to do than be rude.
This man who keeps talking about how he can work, but can’t find work, hasn’t been looking long enough 🤷🏻♂️
Who would rather hire a 25 yo phone drooler ???
Unfortunately a lot of companies assume younger workers have an automatic proficiency in tech and they are cheaper
im ageist i think.
and yes im a karen.
and no i didint mean atheisjfnejfjdjdifjrjfjfist.
sorry i cant spell.
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Indeed, society is obsessed with youth!
What is wrong with that?
Youth means health and vibrancy. Old age means mortality, dispair, dependence, misery.
Sad to read this. Those perceptions are a part of the problem. You don’t magically stop enjoying life when you turn certain age and growing old is a part of a human nature even though it’s stigmatised by the society. If if you take care of your health you can still be “vibrant” at old age. The society is so obsessed with youth because of the message sent by all of those beauty companies, fashion industry etc who add up to the anxiety of ageing to profit from it. According to their sick standards people who are not even halfway through their expected life span are considered old. I really hope that you will change your mind as you grow older and realise it’s all BS. I also hope that when that happens, the society will embrace the natural process of ageing instead of putting unnecessary pressure on people or shaming them for something no one can control.
Ok Boomer
The same phrase could be turned around. How would you feel if people said "Ok Zoomer."?
Boomers overwhelmingly support Trump. What cry babies.
So odd that you use argumentum ad hominem yet your motivation for doing so is rooted in a distaste for trump who many dislike for his alleged use of similar logical fallacies. You're special ;)
*ok boomer*
I support ageism
Why?
Ok, future old man.
Say it with me...
Okay, Boomer.
Ain’t even tryna go out like that , 50 - 60max & I’m ready to bite the bullet & expire ... your outliving your usefulness ..
Ok Boomer
Its Fun when someone Lost Job?