Age Discrimination: Several Possible Reasons Older Workers Can’t Get Hired!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 дек 2024

Комментарии • 97

  • @HolyDiverDio928
    @HolyDiverDio928 5 дней назад +2

    I was laid off from a Corporate job at 50. Worked there for 23 years and it was devastating. Applied for over 100 jobs with no luck and age discrimination is real. Been doing side hustles and working low paying jobs to get by. At times my dog is the only reason I get ready for the next day. Who would take care of him? The thought of my dog being alone and without me is too much. I was fortunate to roll over my 401K and pension buyout to a Roth IRA and can withdraw funds at 59. I can live off the dividends comfortably. Now I have to survive for another 6 years. Wishing you the best on the YT channel and I subscribed and will watch your videos. God bless and have a great Christmas.

  • @raine5503
    @raine5503 6 дней назад +3

    I'm really enjoying these ride-along videos, I've never been to Edmonton and its like spending the day out with a friend 😊

  • @themartinblairproject
    @themartinblairproject  7 дней назад +1

    I’m so thankful to all of you for commenting and viewing 😃🙏

  • @VoidedTea
    @VoidedTea 16 дней назад +9

    I was laid off in April at the age of 54. First thing I did in my resume was replacing “20+ years of experience” with “over a decade of experience”. Age discrimination is real.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  16 дней назад

      @@VoidedTea Absolutely a brilliant idea. Thank you for sharing and commenting. 😃🙏

    • @VoidedTea
      @VoidedTea 16 дней назад

      @@themartinblairproject Also what is important is to get in touch with some of your contacts from previous jobs (if any) and let them know that you are on the market. Chances are always higher to get your foot in the door through somebody who can recommend you. And try applying for higher positions than your previous one as well. Your years of work might become an asset in the higher roles, even if you don’t have a lot of management experience. Also shows that you are up for a challenge. And don’t neglect contract jobs, even short ones. Wish you the best of luck.

  • @pattydixon6510
    @pattydixon6510 17 дней назад +9

    Honestly I am a much better employee than when I was younger. Hard working, dependable and just happy to work. Anyway, I hope you get monetized soon, you deserve it!

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  17 дней назад +1

      Aww thank you so much for your kind words Patty. When we are young we have a different way of thinking. When I was young I wanted to stay up all night. Now I'm happy to be in bed by 10 LOL :) Cheers Martin

  • @nic6208
    @nic6208 14 дней назад +3

    Thank you for your channel love the snow ❄️ 🇦🇺

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  13 дней назад

      I am so grateful that you enjoy watching and I have some ideas for new videos that I hope you will find entertaining :)

  • @PreMath
    @PreMath 15 дней назад +2

    Great presentation, my dear friend😀
    Stay strong! Love and prayers from the USA! ❤

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад

      Awe thank you so much my friend. I appreciate you and your kind words. Love and prayers to you as well my dear. I just subscribed to your channel. Your videos look mind boggling :)

  • @pattydixon6510
    @pattydixon6510 17 дней назад +6

    Also, beautiful town! I am in Phoenix and the snow looks downright exotic to me. 🌨

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  17 дней назад +2

      It's nice when it isn't too cold. It is really nice when there is a lot of snow so the roads and every thing is clean and white and at Christmas when the large snow flakes fall it can be magical. Phoenix looks like a beautiful place. My Uncle has a home there in Scottsdale that they spend the winter at. They are there now. :)

  • @kathykochersperger6848
    @kathykochersperger6848 17 дней назад +4

    Age discrimination is real, so many of us have to be inventive on how we want to keep making money. Social Security isnt enough. Thank you for your videos. They make my day! I also deliver Uber Eats, if the miles equal the money. Have a great day!

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  16 дней назад

      Thank you Kathy for sharing, your support and your kind words. Yes we definitely need to be creative :) Martin

  • @BerthaRamsey-e9o
    @BerthaRamsey-e9o 12 дней назад +1

    So sorry you had to learn a very valuable lesson the hard way. The lesson is “never think you can’t be replaced “ I saw that happening a lot when I was working. It’s so hard nowadays to find employment. I hope the best with your RUclips channel.❤

  • @marileapatrick6784
    @marileapatrick6784 17 дней назад +4

    Thank you for sharing your city with us.

  • @WestcoastButcherBlock
    @WestcoastButcherBlock 16 дней назад +3

    I quit a lumber business in 2006, the money was great but a few follow employees were a real pain.
    I was retired for 2 solid years & started a business that I am today the CEO and it’s been 15+ years.
    I am good at sales and very knowledgeable in all faces of lumber manufacturing sales customer service installation getting paid, next!!

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад

      Fantastic to hear you took charge. Thank you for sharing and thank you for the work you do. Cheers 😃🙏

  • @guidofeliz8384
    @guidofeliz8384 13 дней назад +1

    On September 20, 2020, I got a call on the walkie- talkie to call the manager's space. I called the overnight manager who proceeded to say that I needed to see the hiring manager, a lady from HR, and that I needed two union representatives at the
    meeting. For the entire night, I knew that something bad was coming my way.
    Surely enough, at the meeting, I was blamed for something terrible done by another employee. It was a setup. To make a long story short, I resigned without a threat or fight.
    I am innocent of the terrible thing they said that I did for over a year. In fact, I left almost in tears because it was the best job I ever had in my 50s. Of course, I moved with my life but things haven't been the same since losing that great job at a popular cultural institution.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  13 дней назад +2

      I am so sorry this happened to you Guido. It is so difficult depending on another (a company / employer). I truly hope you've found peace somehow and a job you don't mind going too. Thank you for sharing this. You are in my prayers :) Martin

  • @donpeace894
    @donpeace894 14 дней назад +2

    I love the style of your living room ❤❤

  • @mentalduplex6033
    @mentalduplex6033 14 дней назад +2

    Keep. Doing. What. Your. Doing. Please. Keep pushing this and you’re going to see some return. Matter of time. I really enjoy this content. I like to put this on while I’m cooking. Stay at it. And you won’t need a “real job” thanks for the videos I’m waiting on the next one.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  13 дней назад +1

      I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words. You have no idea. I feel like I am starting to get to know many of you folks who come back to watch and for that I thank you so much xo :) Martin

  • @themartinblairproject
    @themartinblairproject  17 дней назад +4

    As you may have noticed I removed this video, re-edited it and re-uploaded it as there were some technical issues I had to correct. If you commented before and find your comment now missing please comment again and I will certainly reply :) Martin

  • @chrismorrison8551
    @chrismorrison8551 15 дней назад +1

    Great tour! Thank you.

  • @BF2021-kf8xz
    @BF2021-kf8xz 15 дней назад +3

    I'm in the U.S. and my oldest sister had a problem where her employer terminated her (around 2013) because she was on a transplant list. She eventually received a double transplant which is, of course, very expensive. She took them to court and eventually settled on 1 year's pay. Not sure why the employer couldn't have just offered that in the beginning. (She only lived 4 more years)

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад

      That is so sad to hear. I am so sorry for your loss. Employers for the most part don't really care about their work force when it comes to money. That's the bottom line . . . I do thank you for sharing this though. Thank you again :)

  • @guidofeliz8384
    @guidofeliz8384 13 дней назад +1

    I am 59 years old and work as a security guard. Security is always needed but it doesn't mean that the company may not force me out after turning 60 in just a few months. Hoping for a better, brighter 2025 but nothing surprises me anymore.

  • @scottfromsouthcarolina3185
    @scottfromsouthcarolina3185 11 дней назад +1

    At my first accounting job 40 years ago, my Manager was let go because he would not adapt to computers. Staying current on computers is a big risk to older workers. I have vowed to always be up to date on computers. My advice is to take courses online or formal so you can list these on your resume. There is a lot of free on-line training if you look.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  7 дней назад

      Thank you Scott so much for this great advice. I am sorry for the late reply. Keeping up computer skills is so important. Thank you for commenting. Please come back often 😃🙏

  • @jazstar7681
    @jazstar7681 16 дней назад +2

    Thanks for sharing your story. Best of luck to you!

  • @deedemerson3126
    @deedemerson3126 16 дней назад +1

    I enjoyed the video. The snow and scenery is beautiful !! I live in Texas and I would not survive in those low temperatures.. Lol !! Regarding employment, another thing to consider is, if you are listing your previous employer as a reference, they may be giving a bad reference. I would list other employment references.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад +1

      Thank you very much. No I don’t list that employer. In fact I have diminished the amount of information I share about them on my resume. Cheers 😃🙏

  • @2FeCarbon
    @2FeCarbon 13 дней назад +2

    Smart employers know that you need a multitude of ages to make things really work, its the older workers that bring wisdom and more experience with people to a team in a work force. There are also those employers that can't afford to be picky about age requirements.

  • @gingerssmelllikecabbageand8708
    @gingerssmelllikecabbageand8708 16 дней назад +3

    Like to give my 2 cents as why ageism has become the norm, it’s going to be long this one, so get you reading glasses out.
    Firstly we’re at a pinch point in history , boomer generation overall have had the luxury of retiring earlier. In the U.K. in the last 5yrs contracts with 30yrs of service has allowed people to retire at 55yrs old. It’s now currently 60yrs old, but we’re at an infliction point in out population. Currently their is 246 retired for every 1000 people working, that’s set to increase to 348 per 1000 by 2032, that about a 1% increase. What’s interesting is that this is when more people are retired than in work from the 18-30yrs age group. This is 15million people that will require healthcare and pensions, it’s a drag on the economy. We have recently received an increase in retirement age to 67yrs here in the U.K. to compensate for this demand in pension and healthcare.
    The problem is employers now see 60yrs old as been a few years off retirement or they see 50yrs as not worth employment. They can’t see that a 50yr old still has 17yrs of work ahead of them.
    Post pandemic a lot of people in their 50yrs started to re prioritise life needs, more time with family, friends and hobbies. So men and women are now working on a part time basis. 2million people in their 50-60’s post pandemic took early retirement or part time positions. Government we’re not expecting this and are offering massive tax breaks that won’t effect their pension. This has led to a disaster, i now have 3 part time managers, where I used to have one and the communication has completely broken down, they are disinterested, unwilling to engage with young employees problems. This has led to a divide in work culture, us vs them.
    Why you might be finding it hard to get employment is younger people work culture, it’s not uncommon for younger people to live at home until late 20’s early 30’s, since these youngsters don’t have the same life admin,paying mortgage, rent, electric bill, building up life admin, sofas, TV’s, dishwashers. Companies can now afford to pay less. As a younger worker I can now do 60+ hrs in the office and know mum and dad are taking care of the rest of life admin. So employers expect this “go above and beyond” for the work place. You can’t and don’t want to do that in your 50-60’s, you have life admin to sort out, dinner, maintaining a house, keeping up with hobbies.
    I must also point out that education in the work force is in a disaster state, 1 in 8 from 18-24yrs in out of work and I don’t mean they don’t have any qualifications in front of them.
    1 in 5 that attend university now, are financially worse off for the rest of their life’s. It would have been better if they never attended.
    Lastly the cost of houses, taxes and inflation has ballooned post pandemic, it’s not worth taking on new employees. But also the introduction of AI, we are at a point where we know AI will affect the jobs market. But companies are unsure what areas are exactly going to be effected. So if AI is going to effect you job, companies don’t want to pay redundancy. They are happy to wait and see how AI will effect the jobs market.
    Lastly employers haven’t gotten their heads around older people will have to work longer, we still see 50yrs as 10yrs of work. We don’t see 50yrs as 17yrs of work. That mindset is their.
    But with youth employment and life goals been put off by younger people, who are willing to do 60-70-80+ hrs why do I want someone who knows the industry. When I can pay them less than you. It ends up then the old blaming the young for not getting jobs, while the young blames the old and unable to reach milestone in life that you achieved in your early 20’s

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад

      A very fascinating read. I very much appreciate your insight and the time it took to write this (unless you used ChatBTP that is 😝) Thank you for sharing. 😃🙏

  • @Patty747
    @Patty747 17 дней назад +3

    Love your videos.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  17 дней назад

      Thank you. I am trying to make them more entertaining yet authentic :)

  • @aelaan12
    @aelaan12 14 дней назад +1

    That looks like my old alley - you're not, by chance, in Terwilligar towne? I miss that great blue skies of Alberta.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  14 дней назад +1

      @@aelaan12 This was actually on the North side of Edmonton. Yes the sky here can be beautiful. Big Sky Country 😃

  • @LaoSoftware
    @LaoSoftware 16 дней назад +1

    Greetings from Laos. I enjoy watching your videos. The snow is absolutely amazing in your neighborhood. Anyway, don't you get unemployment benefits?

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  16 дней назад

      Thank you so much. I'd love to visit Laos as part of my future SE Asian travels. Yes I should have gotten Employment Benefits (It used to be called unemployment benefits but the government changed the name) but I was denied. I hired a lawyer and we are appealing that decision. Thank you for watching my video and commenting :) Martin

    • @BF2021-kf8xz
      @BF2021-kf8xz 15 дней назад

      @@themartinblairproject not getting benefits would imply that your employer convinced the agency that your termination was in fact for "cause". Are you not giving us the real story here?

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад

      @ Are you implying I’m lying? I have hired an employment lawyer and we are in legal proceedings. I’m not yet able to share anything more as it’s a process that needs to run its course.

    • @BF2021-kf8xz
      @BF2021-kf8xz 15 дней назад

      @@themartinblairproject I'm saying why would the agency have ruled for the employer here? It's one thing to say I was terminated and have no idea on what grounds. It's another to say the employer listed "for cause" reasons which I disagree with and will not mention on my video.
      I understand you shouldn't comment at all due to litigation.

  • @Famous.badge.14
    @Famous.badge.14 16 дней назад +2

    If I was an employer I would use older talented workers on a job share system. Hire two older people for one job. One works one week the other works one week. The rotate one week on one week off. Win win for everyone.

    • @LaoSoftware
      @LaoSoftware 16 дней назад +1

      Older people have more experience. The younger workers don't know what they're doing.

  • @kathykochersperger6848
    @kathykochersperger6848 17 дней назад +2

    If your family has ideas they would like to share, that would be nice.

  • @Steve12891
    @Steve12891 15 дней назад +1

    You could get a job as a truck driver they don’t age discriminate

  • @loveeveryone8057
    @loveeveryone8057 15 дней назад +1

    Wonderful Channel. You appear to be a very rich man indeed ...If you look closely ....very rich.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад +1

      Thank you for your kind words. I am very rich indeed. I have a loving family and a relationship with God (Jesus) :)

  • @ghstbird3338
    @ghstbird3338 15 дней назад

    I’m in the US 👀😟……. That’s a different story…… I’m much younger than most on here and basically choose to work in my local foot market, in the hot foods department. I don’t earn much and only work 20 hours week and love LOVE it and my older coworkers. I would rather do this job than working in an office dealing with bone-heads and folks who is full of do do brow.
    Side note - Because of my partner, I don’t have to work or earn as much.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад

      I really appreciate you sharing this with us and commenting. I am happy to hear that you are content. That is so important. The quest for large sums of money is far over rated when it causes stress and worry :)

  • @Aspen5.7
    @Aspen5.7 16 дней назад +2

    I know that as an older person who has had a 21 year career, my tolerance for BS is real low. Employers want a "yes Sir/Mam" employee, just like you say at 13:00. I enjoy your videos and your travels. Hopefully you can become monitized.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  16 дней назад

      Thank you so much and I agree. Us older folks don't put up with the BS that maybe we once did when we were young and trying to get our foot in the door. I am so close to getting monetized. I have enough subscribers and watch hours so I don't understand why it still says they will let me know when I am approved.

  • @rstefanie2622
    @rstefanie2622 16 дней назад

    Or anyone who’s a fan of this channel or has been in a similar situation as this gentleman I would strongly suggest to watch the movie called falling down. It stars Michael Douglas, and was made in the early 1990s to a government defense worker who gets laid off. That will be would never even be allowed to be made today due to the sensitive nature of the wilderness that’s out there.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  16 дней назад +1

      @@rstefanie2622 That was an incredible movie and I’ve watched it more than once. Thank you so much for your comment. 😃🙏

  • @vincentnnyc
    @vincentnnyc 16 дней назад

    how is the unemployment benefit in canada? how much do you get each week and how long? in new york city, the maximum we get is $504/week up to 6 months.

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  16 дней назад

      I’m not getting any EI benefits as I was denied but I am appealing that decision. I’m hoping to get something eventually. Thanks for commenting 😃🙏

    • @vincentnnyc
      @vincentnnyc 16 дней назад

      @ but if you were getting…do you generally know how much u will get and for how long? Do you know anyone on unemployment in canada?

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  16 дней назад

      @ Maybe $800 every two weeks for 6 months. Just a reasonable guess.

  • @BF2021-kf8xz
    @BF2021-kf8xz 15 дней назад

    I haven't heard the term "tuque" since I had a Canadian hockey player roommate many years ago!
    With your neighbors being immigrants, I'm wondering if they live in these houses with a large extended family?

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  15 дней назад

      For example the family from Iraq (the kurds) are a father in his mid 50's and the mother probably late 40's but looks older. They have 7 or 8 children ranging in age from about 5 to 23+ The mom and dad don't work (I don't know where their money comes from) but they rent the nice house 2 doors down from me. They are very nice people though. When my wife and I first moved into our house they welcomed us by bringing over Arabic tea and pastries. Other families own their house. The Vietnamese family just moved next door 2 years ago. He is a Canadian soldier (he is from Vancouver) and the wife is straight from Vietnam. They have 3 little girls :)

  • @guidofeliz8384
    @guidofeliz8384 13 дней назад +1

    You not on!y need an updated resume but a cover letter as well.

  • @christina3521
    @christina3521 13 дней назад

    Running your videos while putting together a cat cage. Hopefully you have a few hours uploaded because this is going to take a bit! Cheers!

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  13 дней назад +1

      Ha Ha that is funny Christina. I will get right on putting together more videos :) Thank you so much for always supporting me through this channel :) Much appreciation Martin

  • @guidofeliz8384
    @guidofeliz8384 13 дней назад +1

    Age discrimination is often connected to liability. Companies worry that an older person may get hurt on the job or cause another worker to get hurt. To prevent lawsuits and court appearances, liability is the favorite excuse used by an employer for firing middle-aged employees.

  • @guidofeliz8384
    @guidofeliz8384 13 дней назад

    Age discrimination is alive and well.

  • @Domain_Man1
    @Domain_Man1 5 дней назад

    Stagnant means 'no flow or lacking movement' - so has nothing to do with employers wanting to dominate employees. Employers have too high expectations and I do believe they seek younger people they can control, will accept lower pay or even, dare I say it, possess greater energy, whatever that means these days, but it could mean older people have less stamina or don't have the right 'look' or attractiveness for certain roles, again whatever that translates into.

  • @frankpettinato2324
    @frankpettinato2324 17 дней назад +1

    🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @aureareyes2771
    @aureareyes2771 10 дней назад

    I hope you get more jobs!

  • @JOHNTHEWHISK
    @JOHNTHEWHISK 15 дней назад +2

    RUclips income is not reliable you might as well take up gambling

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  7 дней назад

      I can appreciate your comment. If you come back here and comment often that will help though. 😊 Just saying 😃🙏

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  7 дней назад

      I can appreciate your comment. If you come back here and comment often that will help though. 😊 Just saying 😃🙏 Oh by the way how do you have so many subscribers but no videos? 😝

  • @puppetmaster7479
    @puppetmaster7479 17 дней назад +3

    I like you martin

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  17 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much. You're making me blush :)

    • @amgooder
      @amgooder 16 дней назад

      ​@@themartinblairprojectOh! love is the air. 😜

  • @boohoo4962
    @boohoo4962 16 дней назад

    Your illness gave you immunity. Sadly you took 2 but live and learn. 👍

  • @amgooder
    @amgooder 16 дней назад +1

    Wow I see snow🫠🥶
    Looks nice from here, Caribbean✌️🏝😂
    Cute home!

    • @themartinblairproject
      @themartinblairproject  16 дней назад

      I’d love to be in the Caribbean right now 😃🙏 Welcome and thank you for visiting. Please come back 🙂 Martin