Life does not stop at 62, that’s why we keep going. I once had a Federal Government HR person say to me - behind a closed door - ‘Don’t you think it’s too late for you?’ I moved professions, took a contractor’s status to get my foot in the door - 17 years later and still a co tractor. Grateful for the work, will hold on instead of going back to 1st love, film production. Thank you for this talk. Peer-to-peer support, definitely.
Peer support and job opportunity referral connections is so helpful navigating through unemployment. Stigma can erase past achievements. I am grateful for the actionable tips provided to help those facing unemployment navigate through financial challenges.
Let me be the first to comment from the other side of the world (Philippines). This was a wonderful podcast. I am 51 turning 52 in a couple of months. I've been out of full time work since Sept 2023. I see myself in Ben. Worked in the tech industry for about two decades much of it in customer support. Pretty much the same thing is happening here. Ageism is real.
I am very similar to Ben. In the tech world, 63 now and if I lost my job that I've only had for a year, I would be homeless. Companies want to hire 25-year olds, not someone in their 60's. Especiallly in tech!
Im getting my CDL A lisence this month and going with swift over the road with a trainer. My goal is to become a solo driver to see the 🇺🇸. Im 63 years old so dont let your age stop you frombeing able to work.
That lady in the top right hand corner said "62 years is not old by a long shot". Ummmmm, Who the hell is she kidding? 😂😂😂 There's a reason why people retire around the age 65.
Thank you for sharing, Ben. My story mirrors yours in many ways. After years of supporting edge technologies, I found myself unemployed shortly after taking time off for my mother's funeral. At 6 months now, this discussion brings to mind the play Death of a Salesman. The tragedy dear to my late father, a salesman. Awareness is not enough to overcome the paradigm of Ageism. Aging workers need transparency to confront such behavior. A legitimate path of recourse against the preadjusts preventing capable workers from access to the financial security of a job. Good luck on your journey in the pursuit of happiness.
Ageism is ugly since older workers often can do what others can't unless they pull out a phone and I've seen those that can't do simple math without one. The ignorance is shocking about the world before they were in it and they spend more hours scrolling than actually working instead. What AI is about to do to those who think their immune due to being younger will be seismic at a level not seen for decades. When Computers took over Billing-Accounting-Banking which once employed millions all but went extinct as a sector in the economy. Seniors are increasingly seeking work at what they can still physically do than mentally but its coming for these speaking and reaching out is a bandaid. Many only have their homes as an asset of last resort not a portfolio and are selling just to keep afloat hoping not to outlive their money or health. Self worth doesn't mean much when basics are unaffordable and prices are out of control especially for those that were Blue Collar now seniors. Those that follow us may be worse off since its predicted they'll own nothing outright in their lives but pay endlessly never owning the roof their under now...
Ben was right about the "filters" a job hunter has to go through in today's job market. The internet has made it too easy for anyone and his momma to apply for a job from anywhere in the world. One used to have only a few people competing with them for the same gig or none, now anybody can just sit at a computer form anywhere, usa and apply. Best to just get your own brand going if you're older.
I'm 68 and like the one guy I've got extensive experience in IT (24 years). Unfortunately, age discrimination in hiring and firing is rampant. It's the last "acceptable" prejudice. Even companies that pride themselves on "diversity" freely practice it.
Life does not stop at 62, that’s why we keep going. I once had a Federal Government HR person say to me - behind a closed door - ‘Don’t you think it’s too late for you?’ I moved professions, took a contractor’s status to get my foot in the door - 17 years later and still a co tractor. Grateful for the work, will hold on instead of going back to 1st love, film production. Thank you for this talk. Peer-to-peer support, definitely.
Thank you for making this video, although as a 45 year old in IT, I only got through 1/3 of it because it was too depressing. 😭😭😭
Peer support and job opportunity referral connections is so helpful navigating through unemployment. Stigma can erase past achievements. I am grateful for the actionable tips provided to help those facing unemployment navigate through financial challenges.
Let me be the first to comment from the other side of the world (Philippines). This was a wonderful podcast. I am 51 turning 52 in a couple of months. I've been out of full time work since Sept 2023. I see myself in Ben. Worked in the tech industry for about two decades much of it in customer support. Pretty much the same thing is happening here. Ageism is real.
I am very similar to Ben. In the tech world, 63 now and if I lost my job that I've only had for a year, I would be homeless. Companies want to hire 25-year olds, not someone in their 60's. Especiallly in tech!
Im getting my CDL A lisence this month and going with swift over the road with a trainer. My goal is to become a solo driver to see the 🇺🇸. Im 63 years old so dont let your age stop you frombeing able to work.
That lady in the top right hand corner said "62 years is not old by a long shot". Ummmmm, Who the hell is she kidding? 😂😂😂 There's a reason why people retire around the age 65.
Thank you for sharing, Ben.
My story mirrors yours in many ways. After years of supporting edge technologies, I found myself unemployed shortly after taking time off for my mother's funeral. At 6 months now, this discussion brings to mind the play Death of a Salesman. The tragedy dear to my late father, a salesman. Awareness is not enough to overcome the paradigm of Ageism. Aging workers need transparency to confront such behavior. A legitimate path of recourse against the preadjusts preventing capable workers from access to the financial security of a job. Good luck on your journey in the pursuit of happiness.
For some of us, it's too late.
Ageism is ugly since older workers often can do what others can't unless they pull out a phone and I've seen those that can't do simple math without one. The ignorance is shocking about the world before they were in it and they spend more hours scrolling than actually working instead. What AI is about to do to those who think their immune due to being younger will be seismic at a level not seen for decades. When Computers took over Billing-Accounting-Banking which once employed millions all but went extinct as a sector in the economy. Seniors are increasingly seeking work at what they can still physically do than mentally but its coming for these speaking and reaching out is a bandaid. Many only have their homes as an asset of last resort not a portfolio and are selling just to keep afloat hoping not to outlive their money or health. Self worth doesn't mean much when basics are unaffordable and prices are out of control especially for those that were Blue Collar now seniors. Those that follow us may be worse off since its predicted they'll own nothing outright in their lives but pay endlessly never owning the roof their under now...
Ben was right about the "filters" a job hunter has to go through in today's job market. The internet has made it too easy for anyone and his momma to apply for a job from anywhere in the world. One used to have only a few people competing with them for the same gig or none, now anybody can just sit at a computer form anywhere, usa and apply.
Best to just get your own brand going if you're older.
I'm 68 and like the one guy I've got extensive experience in IT (24 years). Unfortunately, age discrimination in hiring and firing is rampant. It's the last "acceptable" prejudice. Even companies that pride themselves on "diversity" freely practice it.