There is definitely ageism but thats because younger unqualified employees are asked to evaluate older candidates. Younger employees (especially single ones) a

There is definitely ageism but thats because younger unqualified employees are asked to evaluate older candidates. Younger employees (especially single ones) are usually subconsciously also looking for buddies to have fun with. Which eliminates a lot of older people who just want to work and go home. Further, younger employees also expect older candidates to be some super goddamn geniuses. Even if they are, the interview process never looks for that genius. Also, not all old candidates are genius and its hard for young kids to acknowledge because they just dont know any better. On the other hand, old farts sometimes think too much of themselves. Also, some older candidates just dont want to relocate. Which reduces options A LOT. Very few old candidates want to relocate from rural Indiana to SF bay area. The jobs exist, the talent shortage exists. But the demand isn't meeting supply and when it does, the evaluators are usually incompetent.