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Age 53. At my last job, I was doing React front end work. When I argued against Redux, Coffeescript and Typescript because our app didn't need them, I was told
by wedowhatwedo 8y ago
Age 53. At my last job, I was doing React front end work. When I argued against Redux, Coffeescript and Typescript because our app didn't need them, I was told I wasn't a team player and that I wouldn't succeed in that company.
I now have a new job at much much less salary.
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- segmondy 8y agoDon't swim against the river. If you're the only older person and not the leader or person being looked up to for direction. Don't buck the trend and go against the river, you will only make yourself visible.
- adamredwoods 8y agoValid point. Ageism can also include people thinking your advice is an unwillingness to change because of age ("old dogs don't learn new tricks" mentality), versus a young "opinionated" or "emotional" worker.