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The problem, I think, is that they are hiring younger for what are economic decisions, rather than decisions based around protected status. That is, they're mor
by Alacart 9y ago
The problem, I think, is that they are hiring younger for what are economic decisions, rather than decisions based around protected status. That is, they're more likely hiring young because they can get a better deal out of it (they assume), not because of age in and of itself.
I don't want to see older tech workers out of work, but I also don't think it's a group that deserves anything more than any other group.
- Powerofmene 9y agoPlease understand what I am saying, I do not think older workers want nor deserve special treatment. They simply want a chance to be considered. If an older applicant is willing to work the hours and for the offered pay, it appears they are not even being considered along with the younger applicants. At least that has been my takeaway from the many news reports on this issue. To make a job offer based on a protected status (in short to hire a mature applicant simply because of their age) is as discriminatory as it is to exclude someone because they are an older applicant.