I'm sure ageism is at play. Given the choice between a 30-something and a 40-something applicant, the job markets with 1%-level salaried positions tend to prefe

I'm sure ageism is at play. Given the choice between a 30-something and a 40-something applicant, the job markets with 1%-level salaried positions tend to prefer hiring younger, because they can pay less, all other things being equal.