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Tech recruiter here in Switzerland; sadly, I can only agree. Ageism is a big problem no one talks about.
by iwangulenko 4y ago
Tech recruiter here in Switzerland; sadly, I can only agree. Ageism is a big problem no one talks about.
- sacnoradhq 4y agoCome to the US. It's beyond absurd. Gray hair is considered a sign of a slow, old worker no one wants to hire. Only youth need apply, in spite of experience and wisdom, which counts for nothing. DEI (Diversity Equity Inclusion) extends primarily to (minority) ethnicities, women and nonbinary, religions, and sexual orientations. Age is definitely not a DEI KPI target.
- ryandetzel 4y agoI'm not seeing this right now. I'm almost 42, just laid off, should have three offers this week after only three weeks of looking. I have lots of white hair...I think it's all in the presentation and expectations.
- petemir 4y agoAs a foreigner living in Switzerland, having started a PhD at “old” age, please don’t tell me this… At what age does ageism kick in?
- sacnoradhq 4y agoNever undertake a degree without a purpose, e.g., a PhD, unless there's an net positive (amortized) lifetime economic incentive to do so, otherwise it may be a waste of time and money. It depends on the gray hair count and chin sagging. Fixable with dye, plastic surgery, and other forms of creative, strategic deception. :)
- lnsru 4y ago35 and with 45 one is too old to be hired in tech anymore. Eventually as a consultant through some middleman company for a year or so.
- debaserab2 4y agoI can tell you as someone in that age bracket I have never had more opportunities and a higher paying salary at any other point in my life than right now, without a doubt. Even in the current economic climate I had 3 interviews this week and I'm barely even looking.