Ageism!!! - Page 2

lancsdave · 10-02-2009, 19:53

I was turned down for ajob in October, it was between me and a graduate fresh from uni. I lost out because in the words of the employer ' he showed more enthusiasm'. Well what a suprise, I bet he has a brown tongue as well

I realised ageism was going to be the biggest barrier I was going to face so decided to work for the grumpiest meanest boss in the world, but at least I can look him in the face and call him all the swear words under the sun every morning

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cashman · 10-02-2009, 20:34

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Originally Posted by Speedy

Can i just make a point that age-ism does also happen the other way.

I have been to loads of job interviews and all too often heard "your not really what we were looking for, we wanted someone a bit older and more responsible".

Just thought id point this out as so far this topic has been all anti young people :-).

wouldn't say anti young people Speedy, more anti employer cretins,

Lilly · 10-02-2009, 21:30

Ageism in the workplace is against the law.

Employers cannot interview two people with the same skill set and choose the younger one purely because they are younger.

However, as long as they don't tell you that you haven't got the job due to your age you wouldn't have any proof that your age went against you.

They would find some other excuse if you questioned why you hadn't got the job i.e the other person was more experienced or something like that.

You can even find yourself facing disciplinary action these days if you make ageist jokes in the workplace......calling a colleague Grandad or giving someone a rainmate and denture tablets as a 'joke' birthday present.

emamum · 10-02-2009, 21:34

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Originally Posted by Lilly

You can even find yourself facing disciplinary action these days if you make ageist jokes in the workplace......calling a colleague Grandad or giving someone a rainmate and denture tablets as a 'joke' birthday present.

bit of a bu**er if you work with your grandad

Lilly · 10-02-2009, 21:43

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Originally Posted by emamum

bit of a bu**er if you work with your grandad

LOL......yes, obviously only applicable if said colleague isn't actually your Grandad.

BERNADETTE · 10-02-2009, 21:46

On the programme a dad who was highly qualified as an accountant and his daughter who had not even qualified sent their CV's off to some recruitment agencies. In the dads case there was no acknowledgement yet the recruitment agencies were sending staff out to meet the daughter. Crazy if you ask me.

Royboy39 · 10-02-2009, 21:48

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Originally Posted by Lilly

LOL......yes, obviously only applicable if said colleague isn't actually your Grandad.

Or if your Grandad is'nt the one who pays your wages? Then you've got problems.

Royboy39 · 10-02-2009, 21:53

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Originally Posted by lancsdave

I was turned down for ajob in October, it was between me and a graduate fresh from uni. I lost out because in the words of the employer ' he showed more enthusiasm'. Well what a suprise, I bet he has a brown tongue as well

I realised ageism was going to be the biggest barrier I was going to face so decided to work for the grumpiest meanest boss in the world, but at least I can look him in the face and call him all the swear words under the sun every morning

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Could this be put down to aptitude as opposed to attitude?

lancsdave · 10-02-2009, 22:27

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Originally Posted by Royboy39

Could this be put down to aptitude as opposed to attitude?

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I lost out because in the words of the employer ' he showed more enthusiasm'.

If you can intepret that as aptitude then you would be right.

jaysay · 11-02-2009, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Eric

Since I joined AccyWeb I don't have a problem ... I will for ever be under 18

And I will always be the youngest diry old man on the planet

And there are the undoubted advantages of being older: unlimited free debit transactions at my bank, supermarket staff who will carry your stuff to the car, and I do believe that the local whorehouse (ooops, Escort Service) offers a seniors' discount ... all kinds of neat things. And with the world going to hell in a hand basket, who would really want to stick around for much longer anyhow.

Old Farts Rule

Do the Escort Services invoke the 20 second rule Eric

Eric · 11-02-2009, 21:20

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Do the Escort Services invoke the 20 second rule Eric

Never heard of that one ... of course, as Einstein observed, time is money. I see in this a thread for the boys: like "1000 Reasons Why Hookers Are Better Than Girlfriends"

.... (and probably less costly in the long run)