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Published: Friday 28 May 2004
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Anonymous
Location
UK
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IT Manager
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I'm in my first management role at 41, but I had resigned from my prevoius post, with no-where to go. This is an internal job, but I really began to worry about my family, mortgage and so forth, ad would I be able to stay in IT? I moved from engineering into IT 9 years ago and you simply do not get this sort of thing in the engineering industry - experience is highly valued and some mould-makers and tool making firms I've come across in the UK will not employ anyone with less than 20 years experience, or advertise only over 50's need apply. Something the IT industry could benefit from? I'm not slow on new technology though and am a Linux adict, and am constantly looking to push the boundaries here.
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estone
I'm in my first management role at 41, but I had r...
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Steve Miller
Well,
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I am now 38 and was actually turned down for a job...
Howard Rogers
As a recruiter (albeit a contract recruiter) rapid...
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"Over 40? Forget about getting a job in I.T.." I'v...
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Interestingly, my job prospects have improved dram...
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The real reason: benefits
Older employees cost ...
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I think it's recruitment consultants and HR depts ...
Anonymous
Don't ignore the elephant in the living room. Fre...
older guy
Since the victims are primarily white males, there...
Anonymous
Hasn't anyone ever heard of the Equal Opportunitie...
Neil
Yes, there's ageism, but don't give up! I am a fem...
Anonymous
No wonder I haven't had a response in 18 months. ...
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In the UK age discrimination is currently 100% leg...
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I agree with Steve Miller completely. If this was ...
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I lost my job because my doctor died in a four doc...
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39 and laid off with nearly 20 years of IT experie...
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Having spent the last 2 1/2 years looking for a jo...
Anonymous
Why doesnt Roger leave the country?
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