My Heart Breaking Experience With Ageism | A True Story
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- Опубликовано: 12 июн 2021
- In my recent State of Ageism address to The Village Chicago, a social community of people over 50, I shared my heart-breaking experience with ageism in the workplace. I also revealed some of the latest data on this destructive behavior. More importantly, I suggested seven steps you can take to beat ageism. I'll include those steps in a follow-up video.
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Four years ago I was made redundant, I was 50. I haven't worked since then with depression and anxiety. I can relate to this story. Great video, people need to hear these stories.✌🇦🇺
Sadly too many older people can relate. Thank you for watching.
There are three hurdles the older job seekers have to face, nepotism, cronyism, and ageism and are never going away
You are right. That's why we older folks have to take charge of our lives and not rely on companies.
Same happened to my Dad. He didn’t drink, but he got very depressed. Let go 2 years before his pension was fully vested. After that he tutored high school kids in math for 17 years.
Sorry to hear this happened to your dad. I am glad he continued on and was able to help kids. Thanks for sharing.
I am 10 days and 1 month away from my 20 years with The State and was "let go" this past Friday. My current age is 55.
do not give up, keep going, we cannot give up
Feel sorry for you. And they say working for the government is safe. I guess is not.
So sorry to hear that. I am assuming you didn’t see it coming. Take advantage of this time and plan your next step. It may be time to learn a new skill or maybe even start a side hustle. Good luck to you!
Rachel! Thanks for the advice!
It’s up to us to make our selves immune from someone else deciding our future.
Yes business is a dog eat dog world. Its sad to hear people getting let go as they come to there golden years. Lot of the old guard workers considered a job a long term deal but with down sizing, offshoring and the constant push for better return on investment those long term jobs have gone away. First rule is to never be overly loyal, second is to keep up grading your skills, and third is to save and invest so when the ax swings you are not left broke(n).
Great advice Brian. Thanks!
Great channel, amazing work sir
Thank you kindly! And, thank you for taking the time to comment.
Finally the truth is coming out
Let's hope more people speak out. Thanks for watching.
Happened to my Mom and as a ripple effect she died early because of the consequences. She was a family dining type restaurant manager and I still won't eat at that chain. One of her waitresses said everyone who was over a certain age was laid off. Young ppl were transferred to other locations.
Sadly, this doesn't surprise me. I know this happens quite often in restaurants also in retail. My sister is in her early sixties and still works at two restaurants to make ends meet. Fortunately, she's been able to hold on to her job. But, I expect one day what you describe will happen to her.
@@Over50tv I've seen it happen to so many that by my mid 20's (1998 roughly) I started planning my life to be able to possibly feasibly retire at 50 just incase. I don't understand why the wisdom of experience is of such low value. You'd think the money saved from the mistakes avoided or the foresight lent would be reconized for value.
Ambil Aevus I totally agree with you. To cast aside experienced, skilled, diligent older workers is short term thinking. The stupidity of this action boggles my mind. I am glad you saw it coming and prepared for it.
@@Over50tv I'm not there yet. Although strangley millenials treat me like I am.
I've tried hard, life has kicked me a bit more then some(less then others) and money wise it appears I'll be right on the line depending on markets, lol. I also learned from my Mother's investing mistakes.
More needs to be taught on this kind of long range planning in school or somehting, my kids won't listen to me- like so many 20 somethings they think I'm dim.
At age 50 I feel like I'm in my prime as a scientist. I figured by now people would look up to me for my experience, but the software industry was always cutthroat, at least since they started bringing Indians over circa 1990. Their philosophy is not to do what is right, or what is legal, but to do whatever they can get away with.
Work where you are appreciated and not viewed as a commodity.
I was let go after 35 years on the job last year at 60 right after the lockdown started. The excuse was "violation of the company and union handbooks." Training for new duties with substandard equipment, I was stressed and uneasy about being trained for a third task when I didn't have the original new job down, I showed my frustration about not enough work to stay steady.
I knew my days were numbered earlier. All the original management had retired. The equipment I maintained was replaced. The company had been recently sold, the founder seeing the future of the business. My coworkers and supervisors were half my age and coworkers made less money than I did.
Bottom line is my age and pay were too much, so they found an excuse to let me go.
I have heard of this type of shoddy treatment way too many times. Its one of the reasons I am a strong advocate of either starting a side hustle (as a sort of financial insurance policy) or retraining for something completely different.
Might wanna get an attorney.
Weird. I am in my 60s and able to find jobs easily. I look younger, am energetic and NEVER discuss my age. Employers see ATTUTUDE. Try to stay away from bosses in their 20s.
I am glad for you. Keep rockin'.
Thank you I feel the same
This is so self defeating. you should be sharing stories like me, 58. Rollerblading. Getting hired for all jobs I apply to, etc. I'd type more but gotta go for my 5 am hill run.
I'm glad for you, but this video is relating a real life experience I had with ageism. This story inspired me to create my channel and work to help others. Enjoy your run.
56!! health and fitness lifestyle, but self employed, only make as much as I work, 40K in Florida and living week to week.
I have a good friend working in the same area. In fact he is in some of my very early videos. At 50 years old he is keeping at it but I wonder how long he'll be able to do it. Why not consider some of the suggestions in this video.
Unfairness in life is still with us, ageism being a contributor. But do I consider seniors' ability to labor, think and decide generally equal to juniors'? I'm 83, healthy and alert for my age, and I do not. Since many things in life have to be regulated for the average, I would like there to be an age, say 60, retirement required for elected officials. For non-elected people I wouldn't want a government required retirement age.
I would also like to see a retirement requirement for elected officials and no standard requirement age for workers. Thank you for watching my video and thanks for the comment.
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Thank you for watching!
John Marshall class of 1978.
What year did you graduate ??
1972! It was a very good year!
I know that in the chemical industry knowing OSHA and EPA regulations are a detriment to your employer. Knowledge of these rules makes them follow the rules that cost them money. Experience cost them. So hire someone that doesn't know what will kill them and make money.
I apologize for responding to you so late. But, I'm very glad you commented on this issue which I know to be a problem for workers that don't know better. It's an issue I haven't covered, but I should.