No Ageists Around Here

Wow. Sure have neglected this blog. Been looking for work, and I picked a fine time to get back into the market, and a fine place to do it in. -And a fine time of life, no less. Mature, skilled, experienced, knowledgeable, and definitely over 50.

There is a rumor making the rounds, that it's harder to get hired in when you get past 50 years of age. I think we can squash that rumor, if you will all help me out here. Just start asking to speak to somebody over 50 in all of your business dealings. Calling up support services, contacting your bank, getting your car fixed; the works. You see, I'm so positive that companies don't really have a tendency to ignore the older amongst us, and hire youngsters exclusively, that it should never be a problem.

So, remember to ask to speak to someone who is at least 50, and have your trivia questions ready to verify it. -And if they can't tell you who played Fred Sanford, or who the Beatles' second drummer was, tell them to stop jerking around and put an old-timer on the line.

I'm confident that we can stomp out this vicious rumor of ageism in American business.