I've seen this up close and personal where the older engineers are being laid off and its very hard for them to get a job again. The company seems to create a

I've seen this up close and personal where the older engineers are being laid off and its very hard for them to get a job again. The company seems to create a bad situation ... ie give him a project which he has no chance of finishing, his direct manager ignores his cries for help and then waits till he fails and then fires him. I've known this happen to 2 people. And at least in one case, I knew the engineer just needed a little guidance.