Ageism in the workplace is
rampant. In a society where youthfulness is coveted and the beauty
industry rakes in billions of dollars for potions and cover-ups for
those dreaded wrinkles, and thousands flock to the salon to cover up
graying hair, it is no surprise that a disproportionate amount of those
considered “old” by today’s standards (over 40 years) are laid off or
denied jobs.
The hard truth is that
employers often stereotype older people. They think that because of
their age, they will need more absences due to medical problems, or that
they won’t be productive since they are close to retirement. They also
think about how the cost of health insurance will be more if they add
that gentleman from the baby boomer age, or if they will cost too much
to hire considering their decades of experience.
Whether employers do this
intentionally or not, ageism is illegal not to mention unfair, since
older folks are generally more reliable and have much more experience
than their younger competitors. Before you go dying your gray hair
again, heed these warning signs that you may be facing age
discrimination.
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