insvwallhitsyou

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   by insvwallhitsyou 8y ago

   Downvoted and flagged. Apparently, this is now considered a scandalous idea.
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   by insvwallhitsyou 8y ago

   I think the downvotes are for suggesting the defense industry. "We won't hire you because you're old, but don't you dare go to those guys who will, because we hate them." lol
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   by insvwallhitsyou 8y ago

   > push for a less white (or asian male) workforce I hadn't thought about it, but this might be an alternative explanation for the apparent ageism in hiring. Assuming that most "old" candidates are white/asian males,
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   by insvwallhitsyou 8y ago

   I get this sometimes when I'm lit. But unfortunately drinking isn't really a general solution. Ennui/etc. with age seems to be a common feature of human life, going back centuries or more.
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   by insvwallhitsyou 8y ago

   Can relate to most of that. After passing on-site day and hiring committee at a FAANG, was nixed at the executive level for "career trajectory" issues. In other words, "too old". Another place opined "skills rust